During REM sleep, EEG recordings of the brain's electrical activity generally show both __________ activity and __________ activity.
A) alpha; beta
B) beta; theta
C) theta; delta
D) delta; alpha
E) alpha; theta

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During REM sleep, EEG recordings typically show beta activity, which is associated with wakefulness and active thinking, and theta activity, which is common in light sleep stages. This combination reflects the active brain state during REM sleep despite the body being in a paralyzed state.

During REM Sleep, EEG Recordings of the Brain's Electrical Activity