In addition to rapid eye movements and vivid dreaming, REM sleep is generally characterized by
A) an increase in the incidence of sleep walking
B) the urge to act out one's dreams
C) a decrease in activity in the pons region of the brain
D) an increase of activity throughout the brain and nervous system

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During REM sleep, there is an increase of activity throughout the brain and nervous system, contrasting with non-REM sleep phases where the brain activity is generally lower. This heightened brain activity is associated with vivid dreaming and other characteristics of REM sleep.

In Addition to Rapid Eye Movements and Vivid Dreaming, REM