REM sleep is sometimes referred to as paradoxical sleep because:
A) the more sleep deprived a person is, the less REM sleep she experiences.
B) REM sleep is not really a sleep stage.
C) electrical activity in the brain completely shuts down during REM sleep.
D) EEG activity in the brain during REM is similar to EEG activity during an awake state.

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REM sleep is referred to as paradoxical sleep because the electrical activity in the brain during this stage is very similar to the activity during an awake state, even though the body is completely relaxed and asleep. This is why it is called paradoxical sleep.

REM Sleep Is Sometimes Referred to as Paradoxical Sleep Because