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Yolanda

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The primary symptom of REM-sleep behavior disorder is(are)
 
  A) attacks of cataplexy.
  B) a depressed mood upon awakening.
  C) motor movements during slow-wave sleep.
  D) the ability of a person to move during REM sleep.
  E) loss of dreams during REM sleep.

Question 2

Sleep attacks are effectively treated by drugs that
 
  A) facilitate serotonin.
  B) damage hypocretin neurons in the brain.
  C) act as catecholamine agonists.
  D) facilitate GABA activity.
  E) block hypocretin2 receptors.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C
Rationale: Sleep attacks are effectively treated by drugs that act as catecholamine agonists.





 

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