Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781337392938
Author: Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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To summarize: The sleep-wake cycle and contrast the features of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep with non-REM sleep.

Introduction: Food, air, water, and adequate sleep are very important for the healthy functioning of an organism. Lack of proper sleep can lead to malfunctioning of the humanbody. Different organisms require a different amount of sleep and follow different sleep patterns according to their needs.

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