REM sleep is called paradoxical sleep because:
A) the body does not need REM sleep, but does need regular sleep
B) although asleep, the brain waves are virtually identical to those recorded while awake
C) dreams often make no sense to the individual once they are awake
D) REM sleep occurs immediately following Stage 1 sleep and immediately before Stage 2 sleep

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REM sleep is called paradoxical sleep because although asleep, the brain waves are virtually identical to those recorded while awake. This is in contrast to non-REM sleep stages where the brain waves are slower and more synchronized.

REM Sleep Is Called Paradoxical Sleep Because