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Narcolepsy is an autoimmune disorder in which your immune system, at some point, attacked the protein that signals to the brain that REM sleep is no longer needed during the day. As a result, narcoleptics need more frequent REM sleep.
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Is narcolepsy a hereditary disease?
One of the causes of narcolepsy is a genetic mutation. (Neurological Disorder)For the source and more detailed information concerning your request, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated at the bottom of this answer box.
What is a difference between hypersomnia and narcolepsy?
One significant difference is that people with narcolepsy experience a sudden onset of sleepiness, while people with hypersomnia experience increasing sleepiness over time.
Describe the genetic mutation thought to cause narcolepsy?
The narcolepsy gene allows cells in the hypothalamus to receive messages from other cells. As a result of the mutation, the cells cannot communicate properly, and abnormal sleeping patterns develop.
Describe what is meant by physiological homeostasis and using a clear example explain?
DEFINE Physiological homeostasis WITH EXAMPLES
What is physiological need?
Physiological needs are those required to sustain life, such as: * air * water * nourishment * sleep
What is physiological basis?
There are many physiological basis for behavior. The physiological basis takes place in different areas of the brain that affect different behaviors.
Is there an Introduction to the physiological basis of behavior?
How does our physiological state or body condition affect our behavior
What is the physiological basis of warming?
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Describe and explain the physiological basis of one disorder linked to lack of activity eg obesity?
The physiological effects of no exercise and being over weight obese
Which psychologist studies the biological basis of behavior thoughts and emotions?
Evolutionary psychology with an emphasis on physiological psychology
Involuntary episodes of falling asleep during the daytime while engaged in activity?
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness (EDS) or Narcolepsy
What has the author A F Wilhelm Schimper written?
A. F. Wilhelm Schimper has written: 'Plant-geography upon a physiological basis'
Does narcolepsy generally take most of your energy?
Narcolepsy robs you of your energy. A study released at the annual conference for narcolepsy stated that a person without narcolepsy would have to stay awake for 32 hours straight to experience the same sensation of that of a person with narcolepsy who was awake for just 1 hour.
Is narcolepsy a parasomnia?
No, narcolepsy is a dyssomnia. It involves the timing, quantity, or quality of sleep.
When was Narcolepsy - song - created?
Narcolepsy - song - was created on 1997-04-08.
What are the demographics of narcolepsy?
40% of patients with narcolepsy have or have had another mental disorder. 18% of patients with narcolepsy are 10 years old or younger. It is estimated that 0.02-0.16% of the general population suffer from narcolepsy. Men and women are equally affected.
Do you have narcolepsy?
Yes.
