Regarding Narcolepsy, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 734

Multiple Choice

Regarding narcolepsy, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) Emotional excitement, especially laughter, commonly triggers narcolepsy.
• B) Many victims of narcolepsy also suffer from cataplexy.
• C) People with narcolepsy tend to fall directly into Stage 4 NREM sleep.
• D) Narcolepsy is rare, but runs in families, which suggests that it is hereditary.

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Definitions:

Hippocampus

A region of the brain that is associated with memory formation, organization, and storage.

Cerebellum

A region of the brain that plays an important role in motor control, coordination, precision, and accurate timing.

Decay Theory

A theory suggesting that memory fades and disappears over time if it is not accessed and used.

Forgetting

The loss or decline of memory over time, which can occur for various reasons including decay, interference, and retrieval failure.