Describe the changes the human body undergoes as it shifts from deep sleep to REM sleep
What will be an ideal response?
A good answer will include the following key points::
• During paradoxical or REM sleep, brain activity increases so that the EEG is similar to an awake EEG.
• Heart rate increases, blood pressure rises, and breathing becomes faster and more irregular.
• Small twitches occur in the face and fingers along with rapid eye movements.
• Penile erection in men and vaginal lubrication in women occurs.
• The major muscles of the body go limp.
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