Which of the following characterizes non-REM sleep?
A) Dreaming
B) Paralysis of skeletal muscles
C) EEG slow waves
D) Rapid and jerky eye movements
E) It makes up about 20 percent of total sleep time.

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Non-REM sleep is characterized by EEG slow waves, while dreaming and rapid and jerky eye movements occur during REM sleep. Paralysis of skeletal muscles is characteristic of both REM and non-REM sleep. Non-REM sleep typically makes up about 75-80 percent of total sleep time, not 20 percent.

Which of the Following Characterizes Non-REM Sleep