Loss of orexin-containing neurons in the hypothalamus may contribute to ____.
A) sleep apnea
B) narcolepsy
C) insomnia
D) periodic limb movement disorder

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Loss of orexin-containing neurons in the hypothalamus is a key feature of narcolepsy, which is a sleep disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness, as well as sudden and uncontrollable episodes of sleep.

Loss of Orexin-Containing Neurons in the Hypothalamus May Contribute to ____