Narcolepsy Sometimes Involves

question 196

Multiple Choice

Narcolepsy sometimes involves:

• A) unpredictable attacks of muscle paralysis.
• B) an inability to breathe while sleeping.
• C) a need for 12 to 14 hours of sleep each night.
• D) a need for only 5 to 6 hours of sleep each night.

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Definitions:

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter in the nervous system that plays a key role in muscle activation and also influences many functions in the brain.

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