Question

which statements about sleep are true? it is essentially a short comatose phase. it is characterized by inhibition of muscular activity. it is a reversible state of unconsciousness. it is a state during which the body will not respond to any stimuli.

Explanation:

Sleep is not a short - comatose phase as coma is a pathological state with different physiological mechanisms. During sleep, the body can still respond to certain stimuli, so it's not a state where the body won't respond to any stimuli. Sleep is characterized by decreased muscular activity and is a reversible state of unconsciousness.

Answer:

• B. It is characterized by inhibition of muscular activity.
• C. It is a reversible state of unconsciousness.