Regarding the stages of sleep, which of the following statements is FALSE?

a. Most wave types are present at all times, but they occur more or less frequently in various sleep stages.
b. In Stage 3, a new brainwave called beta waves begins to appear.
c. Most people reach deep sleep in about one hour.
d. Fluctuations in sleep hormones cause recurring cycles of deeper and lighter sleep throughout the night.


ANSWER: b

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