Larisa has REM behavior disorder. What happens to her during REM sleep?
A) Her body temperature drops and she wakes up.
B) She stops breathing.
C) She has lucid dreams.
D) She moves around as if she is acting out her dreams.

Question

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REM behavior disorder is characterized by a lack of muscle paralysis during REM sleep, so individuals with this disorder physically act out their dreams while asleep. Choice A is not relevant to the disorder, choice B is a symptom of sleep apnea, and choice C is not necessarily indicative of REM behavior disorder.

Larisa Has REM Behavior Disorder