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Among physiological changes in the elderly, alterations in sleep patterns are common. Which of the following best describes changes in the sleep cycle that accompany aging in the elderly?
Correct Answer: A. Decreased REM sleep and decreased slow wave sleep
Sleep patterns in the elderly exhibit a decrease in both REM and slow wave sleep, accompanied by an increase in latency to sleep after going to bed. As a result, elderly individuals sleep for shorter durations and wake during the night more frequently.
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Category: Behavioral SciencesAmong physiological changes in the elderly, alterations in sleep patterns are common. Which of the following best describes changes in the sleep cycle that accompany aging in the elderly?
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