![[narrator] But a tiny area of our brain stem called the pons](https://clip.cafe/img800/narrator-but-a-tiny-area-of-our-brain-stem-called-the-pons.jpg)
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[narrator] But a tiny area
of our brain stem called the pons stops us from moving around. Our bodies are temporarily paralyzed,
except for our eyes. [Poe] That's called
rapid eye movement sleep
of our brain stem called the pons stops us from moving around. Our bodies are temporarily paralyzed,
except for our eyes. [Poe] That's called
rapid eye movement sleep
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[narrator] But a tiny area
of our brain stem called the pons
00:00:04.017 --> 00:00:05.964
stops us from moving around.
00:00:06.256 --> 00:00:10.593
Our bodies are temporarily paralyzed,
except for our eyes.
00:00:10.677 --> 00:00:12.804
[Poe] That's called
rapid eye movement sleep.
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Ever wonder what's happening inside your head? From dreaming to anxiety disorders, discover how your brain works with this illuminating series.
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