The occurrence of sleep attacks in narcolepsy can be alleviated by drugs that
A) impair the release of hypocretins in the brain.
B) facilitate brain serotonin synaptic activity.
C) act as catecholamine agonists.
D) facilitate both serotonin and catecholamine brain activity.
E) block hypocretin 2 receptors in the hypothalamus.

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Catecholamine agonists, such as stimulants, can help alleviate sleep attacks in narcolepsy by promoting wakefulness and increasing alertness.

The Occurrence of Sleep Attacks in Narcolepsy Can Be Alleviated