Which of the following is a characteristic of stage N3, or slow-wave sleep?
A) deepest level of sleep
B) paralysis of voluntary muscles
C) increased heart rate
D) increased body temperature

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Stage N3, also known as slow-wave sleep, is the deepest level of sleep characterized by slow brain waves or delta waves. During this stage, it is difficult to wake a person up, and their muscles may be relaxed, but there is no paralysis of voluntary muscles. Heart rate and body temperature decreases during this stage.

Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Stage N3