On average, a newborn infant sleeps about 16 hours per day. How much of this sleep time is spent in REM sleep?
A) none
B) less than 20 percent of the sleep time
C) about 50 percent of the sleep time
D) all of a newborn's sleep time

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Newborns spend approximately 50 percent of their sleep time in REM sleep, also known as active sleep. This is because their brains are still developing, and REM sleep is believed to be important for this development.

On Average, a Newborn Infant Sleeps About 16 Hours Per