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jho37

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Cataplexy may be brought on by
 
  A) strong emotions or physical exertion.
  B) overuse of caffeine.
  C) high blood levels of carbon dioxide in the blood.
  D) damage to neurons that initiate REM sleep.
  E) staying awake for long periods of time.

Question 2

A person who exhibits sudden paralysis while remaining conscious may be suffering from
 
  A) REM without atonia.
  B) somnambulism.
  C) a sleep attack.
  D) situational insomnia.
  E) an episode of cataplexy.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: E



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