It appears from research with cats that one function of the messages from the pons to the spinal cord is to prevent us from ____.
A) dreaming
B) sleeping too soundly
C) acting out our dreams
D) having difficulty falling asleep

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Research with cats has shown that messages from the pons to the spinal cord play a crucial role in preventing the physical acting out of dreams. This mechanism helps maintain muscle atonia during REM sleep, preventing the dreamer from physically moving in response to their dreams.

It Appears from Research with Cats That One Function of the Messages