REM sleep is sometimes called "active sleep" for all the following reasons EXCEPT:
A) brain activity is intense during REM sleep
B) vivid dreams occur during REM sleep
C) the activity of skeletal muscles increases during REM sleep
D) the eyes move rapidly during REM sleep

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The activity of skeletal muscles actually decreases during REM sleep, which is why it is also called "paradoxical sleep."

REM Sleep Is Sometimes Called "Active Sleep" for All the Following