what is REM sleep
What is REM sleep?
REM stands for rapid eye movement,it is a kind of sleep that occurs at intervals during the night and is characterized by rapid eye movements,more dreaming and bodily movement,and faster pulse and breathing.
STAGES OF REM SLEEP
ONE
Eyes are closed,your eyes will move slower under your eyelids, and your muscle activity will slow down but you can be easily awakened by a noise or a sound.
TWO
This is the stage of light sleep and lasts 10–25 minutes. eye movement will stop completely, heart rate will slow and body temperature will decrease. The body is getting ready for deep sleep.
THREE
Deep sleep stage harder to wake up and if woken up, the person will feel disoriented for a few minutes. In this stage, your brain waves are very slow and blood flow is directed away from your brain to your muscles, which restores physical energy in your body.
IMPORTANCE OF REM SLEEP
During the deep sleep stage,the body repairs and regrows tissues,builds muscle,strengthens the immune system.
Congratulations @theneon! You received a personal award!
You can view your badges on your Steem Board and compare to others on the Steem Ranking
Do not miss the last post from @steemitboard:
Vote for @Steemitboard as a witness to get one more award and increased upvotes!