Asked by Keiva Taylor on Sep 30, 2024

Imagine that a human was born with no pons.What would you predict about sleep for this person

A)  no REM sleep 
B)  constant sleep 
C)  no sleep 
D)  no NREM sleep

Pons

A part of the brainstem that links the medulla oblongata and the thalamus, playing a crucial role in controlling breathing, communication between different parts of the brain, and sensations such as hearing and taste.

REM Sleep

A stage of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, more vivid dreams, and increased brain activity similar to being awake.

NREM Sleep

Non-Rapid Eye Movement sleep, which is characterized by slower brain waves and is divided into three stages, representing non-dreaming sleep phases.

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