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Alycia Crabb
on Dec 24, 2024
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The difference between insomnia and apnea is that ________.
A) apnea affects primarily the elderly, whereas insomnia is characteristic of children
B) insomnia is treatable but apnea is not
C) insomnia is characterized by sleeplessness, whereas apnea is characterized by breathing difficulties
D) apnea is a precursor to narcolepsy, whereas insomnia is not
Insomnia
is a common sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling or staying asleep, leading to impairments in daily functioning and quality of life.
Apnea
A temporary cessation of breathing, especially during sleep.
Sleeplessness
The inability to fall asleep or stay asleep, which can lead to significant distress or impairment in daily functioning.
- Differentiate between various sleep disorders and their characteristics.
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Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between various sleep disorders and their characteristics.