In REM sleep,the EEG resembles that of a person who is awake and mentally active.However,the ____.

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In REM sleep, the person's muscle tone decreases to the point of virtual paralysis, indicating that the body is preventing the person from acting out their dreams. While the EEG resembles that of a person who is awake and mentally active, blood pressure and heart rate may fluctuate, and the person is actually easier to arouse than in non-REM sleep. Additionally, dreaming is common during REM sleep.

In REM Sleep,the EEG Resembles That of a Person Who