What is the role of the chemical erexin in the brain?
Narcolepsy (2017)

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It triggers emotional responses.
It causes muscle paralysis during sleep.
It is responsible for memory retention.
It helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How is narcolepsy similar to a faulty light switch?
It results in a constant state of alertness.
It causes the brain to be fully awake or fully asleep.
It leads to an inability to maintain consistent wakefulness.
It allows for easy transition between sleep and wakefulness.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is cataplexy and how is it triggered?
A sudden onset of sleep triggered by boredom.
A paralysis attack triggered by strong emotions.
A muscle spasm triggered by physical exertion.
A memory lapse triggered by stress.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the relationship between emotions and narcolepsy?
Strong emotions can trigger paralysis in narcoleptic patients.
Emotions have no impact on narcolepsy.
Narcoleptic patients are unable to feel emotions.
Emotions help regulate sleep patterns in narcoleptic patients.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why might narcoleptic patients suffer from cognitive impairments?
Because they lack sufficient sleep or sleep at the right time.
Due to an overproduction of erexin.
Due to excessive sleep at night.
Because they experience too much REM sleep.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the focus of current research on sleep disorders like narcolepsy?
Developing new medications for insomnia.
Understanding the disrupted functions of sleep.
Increasing the amount of REM sleep.
Eliminating the need for sleep entirely.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does narcolepsy affect a person's emotional experiences?
It causes constant emotional highs.
It reinforces avoidance of strong emotions.
It has no effect on emotions.
It enhances emotional experiences.
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