Question

​carlos stands in front of his thursday night slam poetry group to recite his most recent work. he suddenly experiences temporary muscle paralysis but does not lose consciousness, a condition termed ____.

Answer 1

Cataplexy

Explanation:

Cataplexy is a minor loss of the muscle tone triggered by strong emotions such as laugh. Cataplexy is a state of mind that occurs during waking time. Sometimes it has been misdiagnosed by the seizures. There is no proper treatment for cataplexy but it can be managed by the medication and other treatments. It is also called a sudden loss of muscle tone.

It occurs on both sides of the body. The triggering factors are laughter, excitement, fear, surprise, and annoyance. It is also associated with sleep disorder narcolepsy. It is also associated with stroke, multiple sclerosis, and encephalitis.