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There is a period of sleep during which the brain is very active, voluntary muscle activity becomes suppressed, physiological arousal is considerable, and the eyes move back and forth under closed eyelids. This period is called:_________

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REM sleep

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REM sleep is the period of sleep during which the brain is very active, voluntary muscle activity becomes suppressed, there is considerable physiological arousal, and one's eyes move back and forth under closed eyelids. Dreaming consistently occurs.

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Answer:Rapid eye movement sleep (REM sleep)

Explanation:In a REM sleep, our brain remain almost active it is like we are still awake. You may find that a person is breathing rapid ,quickly and irregular. One can have a rapid eye movement and this sleep is different kind of sleep which is usually common in birds and mammals and can be seen by the repeated quick eye movements , and some low muscle tone and one can have a slight vivid dream in that moment. It like someone is awake but still sleeping .

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