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8 years ago
Which of the following does NOT occur during sleep?
A)   ANS is stimulated
B)   Decrease of heart rate
C)   Decrease of blood pressure
D)   Skeletal muscles can not contract
E)   Dream during REM
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Anatomy and Physiology: From Science to Life

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The ANS is not stimulated during sleep; it is actually depressed due to activation of the parasympathetic ("rest and digest") nervous system. Stimulation would mean activation of the sympathetic nervous system, which functions in the fight-or-flight response.
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8 years ago
Perfect. Thanks!
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