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Which of the Following Is an Incurable Sleep Disorder Characterized

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Which of the following is an incurable sleep disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness and uncontrollable attacks of REM sleep?


Definitions:

Nasopharynx

The nasopharynx is the upper part of the pharynx connecting the nasal cavity above the soft palate, serving as a passageway for air from the nose to the throat.

Glottis

The opening between the vocal cords in the larynx, playing a critical role in speech and breathing.

Reverse Peristalsis

The backward movement of the contents of the digestive tract, which can lead to vomiting, as a result of the muscles contracting in the opposite direction of normal digestion.

Secretin

A hormone produced by the duodenum that stimulates the pancreas to release bicarbonate-rich fluids to neutralize stomach acid.

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