Denny Has Been Diagnosed with Narcolepsy, and Suffers from Cataplexy

question 424

Multiple Choice

Denny has been diagnosed with narcolepsy, and suffers from cataplexy and the occasional episode of sleep paralysis. Denny has:

• A) a dyssomnia.
• B) withdrawal symptoms.
• C) a parasomnia.
• D) somnambulism.

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Definitions:

Mineralocorticoid

A class of corticosteroids involved in regulating electrolyte and water balance by the kidneys, with aldosterone being a key example.

Adrenal Cortex

The outer layer of the adrenal glands, which produces essential hormones such as cortisol, aldosterone, and androgens.

Paracrine Secretion

A form of cell signaling in which the target cell is close to the signal-releasing cell, involving substances that exert their effects only on neighboring cells.

Interstitial Fluid

The fluid that surrounds the cells in tissues, providing nutrients and removing waste.