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Except the heart, human muscles do rest while us humans sleep.

Because us humans don't toss and turn. If we did, the muscles would never rest. But in the morning, we stretch, which allows the muscles to wake up!

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Some do. The heart keeps pumping, and the muscles that control breathing keep working as well. Muscles in the digestive system will keep material moving through even when sleeping. While dreaming the eyes will move in the typical REM manner.

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Because you're (usually) laid on a flat surface (bed) - so your body's muscles don't need to tense up to maintain your position.

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No, your heart is pumping while you sleep

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