Which of the following statements is true about sleep in older persons?
A)The time spent in bed increases, but the time spent asleep decreases.
B)The amount of leg movement during sleep remains steady throughout life.
C)Rapid-eye-movement (REM) sleep increases with age.
D)The amount of stage III sleep increases steadily throughout life.

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As individuals age, they may experience changes in sleep patterns, including spending more time in bed but less time asleep. This may be due to a variety of factors such as medical conditions or changes in circadian rhythms.

B) is incorrect because the amount of leg movement during sleep tends to decrease with age. 
C) is incorrect because the amount of REM sleep tends to decrease with age. 
D) is incorrect because the amount of stage III sleep (also known as deep sleep) tends to decrease with age.

Which of the Following Statements Is True About Sleep in Older