Narcolepsy occurs when
A) REM sleep intrudes into wakefulness.
B) NREM sleep intrudes into wakefulness.
C) inadequate sleep occurs over a period of weeks.
D) inadequate levels of stage 4 sleep cause neurological damage.
E) the air passages become blocked and a person "chokes" in their sleep.

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Narcolepsy occurs when REM sleep intrudes into wakefulness, causing a person to suddenly fall asleep or experience other symptoms such as muscle weakness or hallucinations. It is believed to be due to a malfunction in the brain's sleep-wake regulation system.

Narcolepsy Occurs When