Fibromyalgia is a real disease that affects almost 400,000 Canadians. It is characterized by chronic pain, fatigue, and sleep disturbances. It is more common among women than men, and there is currently no cure. It is not associated with sleep apnea, but it is associated with increased sympathetic nervous system activity, not parasympathetic system stress responses.

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Fibromyalgia

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Fibromyalgia

A) affects almost 400,000 Canadians.
B) is associated with sleep apnea.
C) is associated with increased parasympathetic system stress responses.
D) is more common among men than women.
E) is not a real disease.

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