Ernie Muscles Are Not Paralyzed When He Is Dreaming

question 188

Multiple Choice

Ernie muscles are not paralyzed when he is dreaming.As a result,he literally acts out his dreams,sometimes injuring himself in the process.Ernie appears to suffer from

• A)severe sleepwalking.
• B)sleep apnea.
• C)narcolepsy.
• D)REM behavior disorder.

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Definitions:

Antibody Production

The process by which the immune system creates antibodies, which are proteins that counteract pathogens like bacteria and viruses.

Cytokines

Signaling molecules secreted by cells that have an effect on the behavior of cells, involved in immune responses, inflammation, and the healing process.

Cell-mediated Immune Response

The branch of the immune response that involves the activation of T-cells and the direct destruction of infected cells.

T cells

A type of lymphocyte developed in the thymus, crucial for the adaptive immune response, playing roles in cell-mediated immunity and the activation of other immune cells.