You do not act out your vivid dreams because
A) your body is not actually experiencing the events of the dream.
B) your brain inhibits motor neurons, and you cannot move.
C) your brain does not actually communicate with your body during sleep.
D) you can only act out events that you have experienced before.

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During certain stages of sleep, the brain inhibits motor neurons and therefore does not allow the body to move. This is a safety mechanism to prevent individuals from acting out their dreams and potentially harming themselves or others. Therefore, even if vivid dreams are experienced, the body remains still.

You Do Not Act Out Your Vivid Dreams Because