A loss of neurons responsible for producing ____ may be the cause of narcolepsy.

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Narcolepsy is a neurological disorder that affects the control of sleep and wakefulness. The loss of neurons responsible for producing hypocretin (also known as orexin), a neurotransmitter that regulates arousal, wakefulness, and appetite, is believed to be the cause of narcolepsy. Modafinil is a medication used to treat narcolepsy, while cataplexy is a symptom of narcolepsy and neuropeptide Y is not directly related to the disorder.

A Loss of Neurons Responsible for Producing ____ May Be