The sleep disorder characterized by walking while asleep is called:
A)sleep ambulation.
B)narcolepsy.
C)hypersomnia.
D)somnambulism.

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The term somnambulism refers to the sleep disorder where a person walks or does activities while still asleep. It is also commonly known as sleepwalking. Choice A is not a recognized term for this disorder. Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder that involves sudden attacks of sleepiness during the day. Hypersomnia refers to a condition where a person has excessive daytime sleepiness even after getting adequate sleep at night.

The Sleep Disorder Characterized by Walking While Asleep Is Called