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mjl1717
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10/17/03 - 07:20 PM

In which stage of sleep does somnambulism and enuerisis ususally occur?

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10/18/03 - 04:40 AM

REM? but i am not sure. plz let me know

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10/18/03 - 05:32 AM

sleep walking disorders and night terrors characteristic of nrem(stage 3-4)sleep.not sure about enuresis

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10/18/03 - 06:36 AM

Answer is stage 3 and 4 (night terrors occur ther also)

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11/12/03 - 04:26 AM

sleep walking,sleep terror or night terror,enuresis=stage 3 and 4 -delta
In stage 3 and 4 brain is not active -hence cannot be recalled.
Nightmare disorder -remember 3 R = Repetitive, recall,REM sleep =brain is active ,hence it can be recalled.

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04/21/04 - 01:41 PM

Thanks for the nice pneumonic.. smiling face

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05/24/04 - 08:57 AM

In stage 3 and 4 brain is not active -hence cannot be recalled.

What do you base this statement on please? To my knowledge, the brain's metabolic decrease never exceeds more than about 10% that of relaxed awakening.

And regarding REM sleep and memory: The consolidation-process is not active; in order to remember a dream, you have to elaborate or write down the content of your consciousness at the moment of awakening, or else, the dream is forever lost.

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05/24/04 - 11:02 AM

I agree knatt, bells should ring and lights should flash, if ANYONE layman or professional tells you " the brain is not active"

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