What Is Narcolepsy

question 46

Multiple Choice

What is narcolepsy?

• A) Addiction to narcotics
• B) A seizure or sudden attack of sleep
• C) A seizure characterized by convulsive attacks
• D) Treatment of disease with narcotics

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Definitions:

Neuron

A nerve cell; it carries nerve impulses between the brain or spinal cord and other parts of the body.

Nerve Fibers

Long, slender projections of nerve cells that transmit electrical impulses to different parts of the body.

Cerebrum

The most sizable region of the brain, tasked with controlling voluntary movement, visual perception, speaking, taste sensations, auditory experiences, thinking, and memory retention.

Sulci

Grooves or furrows on the surface of the brain, separating adjacent gyri.