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Comparison of Non-REM Sleep Stages
Non-REM (NREM) sleep is not a uniform state but progresses through three distinct stages, each with unique characteristics. These stages are differentiated primarily by their brain wave patterns, moving from the light sleep of Stage 1 to the deep, slow-wave sleep of Stage 3.
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As an individual transitions from a state of relaxed wakefulness into the phases of sleep characterized by the absence of rapid eye movements, what is the general trend observed in their brain wave patterns?
As an individual transitions from a state of quiet wakefulness into the phases of sleep characterized by a lack of rapid eye movements, what is the most accurate description of the general change in their brain wave activity?