Asked by
Taylor Nunnally
on Nov 05, 2024Verified
In which of the following disorders does the person repeatedly stop breathing while asleep?
A) narcolepsy
B) sleep apnea
C) night terrors
D) insomnia
Sleep Apnea
A sleep disorder marked by pauses in breathing or periods of shallow breathing during sleep, leading to disrupted sleep and other health issues.
Breathing While Asleep
The automatic process of respiration during sleep, which includes both inhaling and exhaling air to provide oxygen to the body and remove carbon dioxide.
Night Terrors
Intense episodes of fear that occur during deep, non-REM sleep, often resulting in screaming, thrashing, or panic in the affected person.
- Outline and make distinctions between common sleep ailments.
Verified Answer
YA
Learning Objectives
- Outline and make distinctions between common sleep ailments.