Our physiological state during REM sleep consists of ____.
A)slow and relaxed heart rate,blood pressure,and breathing;and twitching of postural muscles
B)rapid or irregular heart rate,blood pressure,and breathing;and twitching of postural muscles
C)slow and relaxed heart rate,blood pressure,and breathing;and paralysis of postural muscles
D)rapid or irregular heart rate,blood pressure,and breathing;and paralysis of postural muscles

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During REM sleep, our physiological state includes rapid or irregular heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing, as well as paralysis of postural muscles. This state is sometimes referred to as paradoxical sleep, as our brain is highly active, but our body is essentially paralyzed.

Our Physiological State During REM Sleep Consists of ____