All of the Following Are True About Narcolepsy Except

question 74

Multiple Choice

All of the following are true about narcolepsy except:

• A)People fall directly into REM sleep.
• B)People experience REM-like atonia during waking.
• C)People with narcolepsy sleep more than average.
• D)Certain breeds of dogs are prone to narcolepsy.

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Definitions:

Parasympathetic Nervous

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and promoting restful states by slowing the heart rate and increasing intestinal and gland activity.

Sympathetic Nervous

The part of the autonomic nervous system that activates the body's stress response, commonly known as the "fight or flight" system.

Homeostasis

A tendency to maintain a balanced or constant internal state; the regulation of any aspect of body chemistry, such as blood glucose, around a particular level.

Synaptic Connections

Synaptic connections are the points at which neurons communicate with each other through neurotransmitters, playing a crucial role in the processing and transmission of neural information.