The neurotransmitter __________,which is a stimulating substance that operates in the hypothalamus,appears to be deficient or even absent in the brains of narcoleptic individuals.
A) glycine
B) hypocretin
C) atropine
D) adenosine

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Hypocretin, also known as orexin, is a neurotransmitter that promotes wakefulness and regulates sleep. Narcolepsy is a condition where individuals experience excessive daytime sleepiness and may suddenly fall asleep during the day. Studies have shown that individuals with narcolepsy have a deficiency or absence of hypocretin in their brains. This is thought to contribute to the disrupted sleep-wake cycle seen in narcolepsy.

The Neurotransmitter __________,Which Is a Stimulating Substance That Operates in the Hypothalamus,appears