A sudden temporary paralysis of the muscles leading to complete body collapse describes
A) sleep apnea.
B) insomnia.
C) hypersomnia.
D) cataplexy.

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Cataplexy is a sudden temporary paralysis of the muscles that can cause complete body collapse. It is often associated with narcolepsy, a sleep disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness and sudden falling asleep at inappropriate times. Sleep apnea is a breathing disorder that causes pauses in breathing during sleep. Insomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. Hypersomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness.

A Sudden Temporary Paralysis of the Muscles Leading to Complete