Characteristics of REM vs non-REM Flashcards
1
Q
EEG
non-REM
A
Large amplitude, slow frequency, synchronized
2
Q
EEG
REM
A
Low amplitude, fast frequency, desynchronized
3
Q
Muscle tone
non-REM
A
Decreased
4
Q
Muscle tone
REM
A
Almost abolished
5
Q
Arousal level
non-REM
A
Progressively higher
6
Q
Arousal level
REM
A
Highest
7
Q
Mental activity
non-REM
A
Vague dreams
8
Q
Mental activity
REM
A
Detailed, visual, emotional dreams
9
Q
Autonomic activity
non-REM
A
Increased parasympathetic, slow, regular pulse and respiration
10
Q
Autonomic activity
REM
A
Increased sympathetic
Irregular pulse and respiration
