Which of the following statements about narcolepsy is FALSE?
A) Narcolepsy is often characterized by regular episodes of cataplexy.
B) Narcolepsy is considered a chronic, lifelong condition.
C) There are genetic components to narcolepsy; about 90 percent of people with narcolepsy have a relative with the same symptoms.
D) Narcolepsy is characterized by extremely low levels of hypocretins in the brain.

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While narcolepsy does have a genetic component, it is not true that about 90 percent of people with narcolepsy have a relative with the same symptoms. The prevalence of familial narcolepsy is much lower.

Which of the Following Statements About Narcolepsy Is FALSE