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NREM-3 Sleep in AP Psychology

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Also known as deep sleep or slow-wave sleep, this is the third stage in the cycle of non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep, during which the body repairs and regrows tissues, builds bone and muscle, and strengthens the immune system.

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Topic 5.6: 5.6 Biological Bases of Memory

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