Slow-wave sleep is comprised of ____.
A) alpha wave sleep
B) stages 1 and 2
C) stages 3 and 4
D) REM sleep

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Slow-wave sleep is also called deep sleep and is composed of stages 3 and 4 of the sleep cycle. During this stage, brain waves slow down to a larger amplitude and slower frequency, called delta waves. Alpha wave sleep occurs during wakefulness and stage 1 of sleep. Stage 2 is characterized by sleep spindles and K-complexes. REM sleep is a separate stage of sleep characterized by rapid eye movement and increased brain activity.

Slow-Wave Sleep Is Comprised of ____