Table 1.
Discharge rates (spikes per second) of medial medullary cells in sleep-wake states and cataplexy.
| Cell type | Quiet waking | Active waking | Cataplexy | REM | Non-REM | n |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cataplexy-off | 8.8 | 20.8 | 5.4 | 17.9 | 6.9 | 52 |
| Cataplexy-on | 9.2 | 6.7 | 16.4 | 19.5 | 4.6 | 10 |
| Other | 13.1 | 15.8 | 13.9 | 23.3 | 12.4 | 24 |