AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

BIOLOGY OF CONSCIOUSNESS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Jim is 56 years old, overweight, with elevated blood pressure. His wife reports that he snores loudly. What sleep disorder seems to fit Jim’s symptoms?
A
narcolepsy
B
sleep apnea
C
sleep terror
D
REM sleep behavior
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Sudden drops in blood oxygen levels that occur during OSA increase blood pressure and strain the cardiovascular system. Having OSA increases your risk of high blood pressure, also known as hypertension.

Detailed explanation-2: -People who are overweight or obese are more likely to snore or have obstructive sleep apnea. Having a narrow airway. Some people may have a long soft palate, or large tonsils or adenoids, which can narrow the airway and cause snoring.

Detailed explanation-3: -While you’re asleep, sleep apnea triggers the brain to pump more blood to key areas like the brain and heart. This puts added pressure on your artery walls and spikes your blood pressure higher than if you were breathing normally while asleep.

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