Narcolepsy in Dogs Is

question 113

Multiple Choice

Narcolepsy in dogs is

• A) produced by a mutation of the hypocretin gene.
• B) due to a flaw in the lateral hypothalamus.
• C) a mutation of the leptin gene.
• D) an environmental disorder.
• E) associated with overeating to obesity.

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Definitions:

Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA)

A neurotransmitter in the brain that inhibits nerve transmission, helping to regulate nervous system activity.

Neurotransmitter

A chemical substance that is released by a transmitting neuron at the synapse and that alters the activity of a receiving neuron.

Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.