You are a sleep lab technician and are sorting through the records obtained the previous night.You found that at 1:20 a.m.EEG tracings showed low amplitude,high-frequency activity,and subject had very low muscle tone.Which of the following is likely?
A)The subject was easily awakened and did not report dreaming.
B)She was difficult to awaken and did not report dreaming.
C)Once she was awake she reported dreaming.
D)She was already awake at 1:20am.

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The description of low amplitude, high-frequency activity on the EEG, combined with very low muscle tone, is indicative of REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep. During REM sleep, people are more likely to experience dreams and can often recall them upon waking.

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