Many automobile accidents are thought to occur during momentary shifts in brain activity called
A)REM rebounds.
B)non-REM sleep spindles.
C)microsleeps.
D)sleep spindles.

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Microsleeps are brief, unintended episodes of loss of attention associated with blank stares, head snapping, and prolonged eye closure, which can occur when a person is fatigued but trying to stay awake. These can lead to accidents, especially when driving or operating machinery.

Many Automobile Accidents Are Thought to Occur During Momentary Shifts