Which of the following is most likely to occur during sleep?

A) The brain engages in some restorative processes during sleep.
B) REM sleep is likely to happen just as we fall asleep.
C) Animals with few predators will spend less time sleeping so they can hunt.
D) People will only experience about two cycles of sleep in an eight-hour sleep period.

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Khadija Nemazie · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  During sleep, the brain engages in restorative processes such as repairing and restoring neurons, consolidating memories, and filtering out unnecessary information.Answer: BREM sleep typically occurs after about 90 minutes of non-REM sleep and repeats every 90 minutes throughout the night. It is not likely to happen just as we fall asleep.Answer: CThis statement is inaccurate. The amount of time an animal spends sleeping is not determined by the number of predators in their environment. Rather, sleep patterns are determined by varying factors such as age and activity level.Answer: DThis statement is inaccurate. Adults experience multiple cycles of non-REM and REM sleep throughout the night, typically averaging around 4-5 cycles in an 8-hour sleep period.

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