Question
A/an hypnic jerk is ____, often causing the person to jump and awaken suddenly for a moment.
Answer
A/an hypnic jerk is an involuntary twitch that occurs when a person is beginning to fall asleep, often causing the person to jump and awaken suddenly for a moment.
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