Sleep spindles occur during stages 2 of sleep, they are brief bursts of frequency in our brain wave patterns
sleep spindles
Stage 2
The rhythmic bursts of brain activity that occur during Stage 2 sleep are called sleep spindles. These are short bursts of brain waves that help in the consolidation of memories and are characteristic of this stage of sleep.
Short rhythmic bursts of brainwave activity that appear during Stage 2 sleep are called sleep spindles. These spindles are thought to play a role in memory consolidation and the processing of information. They typically occur in brief bursts and are characterized by their high frequency. Sleep spindles contribute to the overall quality of sleep and are an important feature of the sleep cycle.
Sleep spindles typically appear during stage 2 of non-REM sleep. They are brief bursts of brain activity that help in the consolidation of memories and are associated with the transition from light to deeper sleep.
stage 4
They occur during REM sleep, usually in the second half of the night
Sleep paralysis typically occurs during the stage of sleep known as REM (rapid eye movement) sleep.
The correct order for the sleep stages is as follows: Stage 1 (light sleep), Stage 2 (light sleep with sleep spindles), Stage 3 (deep sleep), and REM (rapid eye movement) sleep. A typical sleep cycle progresses through these stages in that sequence, with REM sleep occurring after deep sleep. This cycle repeats several times throughout the night, with each cycle lasting about 90 minutes.
They occur during REM sleep, usually in the second half of the night
Stage 2 of the sleep cycle usually lasts around 10 to 25 minutes and tends to make up around 45-55% of total sleep time. It is characterized by a decrease in body temperature and heart rate, as well as the presence of sleep spindles and K-complexes on EEG readings.
It happens in the 4th stage