Of the Following, the Only Symptom That Both Patients with Narcolepsy

question 113

Multiple Choice

Of the following, the only symptom that both patients with narcolepsy and patients with hypersomnia experience is

• A)falling asleep during normal waking hours.
• B)sudden loss of muscle tone.
• C)sleep paralysis.
• D)hypnagogic hallucinations.

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Definitions:

Medial Forebrain Bundle

A complex network of neurons in the brain that is involved in the regulation of motivation and pleasure, among other functions.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum, playing a key role in memory, attention, perception, cognition, awareness, thought, language, and consciousness.

Amygdala

A section of the brain's limbic system involved in emotion regulation, especially fear and pleasure.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, associated with emotions and drives, such as hunger and sexual desire.