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'''Cyclical Alternating Pattern''' occurs in [[sleep]]. Characterized as periodic episodes of aroused [[Electroencephalography|EEG]] activity (more [[Sleep spindle]]s and [[K-complex]]es) followed by a period of more quiet sleep. Both these periodic activities, when combined, are considered the CAP period. | '''Cyclical Alternating Pattern''' occurs in [[sleep]]. Characterized as periodic episodes of aroused [[Electroencephalography|EEG]] activity (more [[Sleep spindle]]s and [[K-complex]]es) followed by a period of more quiet sleep. Both these periodic activities, when combined, are considered the CAP period. | ||
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CAP does not occur in [[Rapid eye movement sleep|REM]]. | CAP does not occur in [[Rapid eye movement sleep|REM]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 00:23, 9 August 2012
Cyclical Alternating Pattern occurs in sleep. Characterized as periodic episodes of aroused EEG activity (more Sleep spindles and K-complexes) followed by a period of more quiet sleep. Both these periodic activities, when combined, are considered the CAP period.
CAP does not occur in REM.