If you stay awake for 3 days and then fall asleep, you will likely not sleep for the 24 hours of sleep that you missed. Instead, you might sleep 12 hours on the first night. Of the different stages of sleep, you are most likely to make up hours from stage _________.
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) REM
E) 1 and 3

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When you miss sleep, the body prioritizes making up for lost deep sleep, which is stage 3 sleep. This stage is crucial for physical recovery and consolidation of memories.

If You Stay Awake for 3 Days and Then Fall