Individuals with Narcolepsy Have a Reduced Number of Nerve Cells

question 17

Multiple Choice

Individuals with narcolepsy have a reduced number of nerve cells in the brain that contain which substance?

• A)ACTH
• B)melatonin
• C)hypocretin
• D)melanin

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Definitions:

Thick

Thick refers to something with a greater cross-sectional dimension or consistency, often in comparison to something else that is thin or slim.

Flat Epithelium

Flat epithelium, also known as squamous epithelium, comprises a single layer of flat, scale-like cells lining surfaces involved in passive diffusion, such as blood vessels and air sacs of the lungs.

Goblet Cells

Epithelial cells that produce mucus, which serves as a protective lubricant lining various internal surfaces.