The Sleep Disorder Characterized by Persistent Excessive Daytime Sleepiness,cataplexy,hypnagogic Hallucinations,and

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Multiple Choice

The sleep disorder characterized by persistent excessive daytime sleepiness,cataplexy,hypnagogic hallucinations,and sleep paralysis is

• A)restless legs syndrome (RLS).
• B)insomnia.
• C)narcolepsy.
• D)parasomnias.

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Definitions:

Primary Sex Characteristic

The reproductive organs; in females, this includes the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, and vagina, and in males, this includes the penis, testes, scrotum, seminal vesicles, and prostate gland.

Menarche

A girl’s first menstrual period.

Growth Spurt

A rapid increase in height and weight typically occurring during puberty.

Early Maturing Girl

A female who experiences the onset of puberty earlier than the average age, which can have various social and psychological impacts.