Which of the following occurs during REM sleep?
A) Dreaming
B) Paralysis of the skeletal muscles
C) Sleepwalking
D) Both a and b
E) All of the above

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During REM sleep, the brain is highly active and dreaming occurs. At the same time, the skeletal muscles are paralyzed, which prevents the body from acting out the dreams. Sleepwalking, on the other hand, occurs during non-REM sleep. Therefore, the best choice is D, which includes both dreaming and paralysis of the skeletal muscles.

Which of the Following Occurs During REM Sleep