Shortly after Jamil began the ninth grade, he was sent to the principal's office several times for dozing off in classes. His mother said that Jamil had recently started doing the same thing at home. When Jamil had to make a presentation in front of his geography class, he stood up, and then collapsed to the floor. Which of the following explanations is most likely?

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Jamil's sudden episodes of falling asleep during the day, both at home and in class, could be a sign of narcolepsy. The collapse during his presentation could have been caused by cataplexy, a sudden loss of muscle tone that's often triggered by strong emotions in narcoleptic patients. Sleep apnea, REM sleep behavior disorder, and transient insomnia are not likely to cause sudden episodes of falling asleep during the day.

Shortly After Jamil Began the Ninth Grade, He Was Sent