A characteristic of REM sleep includes
A) synchronized EEG activity.
B) muscle paralysis.
C) low rate of firing of ACh neurons in the dorsal pons.
D) suppressed genital blood flow.
E) night terrors.

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Muscle paralysis is a characteristic of REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, which is a stage of sleep where the brain is very active but the body is immobile. This state of muscle paralysis is thought to prevent the body from acting out dreams that may occur during this stage.

A Characteristic of REM Sleep Includes