AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

BIOLOGY OF CONSCIOUSNESS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Mr. Oates always sleeps restlessly, snorting and gasping for air throughout the night. It is most likely that Mr. Oates suffers from
A
sleep apnea.
B
narcolepsy.
C
night terrors.
D
insomnia.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -These are all symptoms of a sleep disorder called sleep apnea. 2. If sleep apnea is the problem, it is likely that Mr. Oates suffers from it due to his restless and gasping breathing.

Detailed explanation-2: -Oates always sleeps restlessly, snorting and gasping throughout the night. It is most likely that Mr. Oates suffers from: sleep apnea.

Detailed explanation-3: -Particularly among men, sleep apnea is linked with depression. It’s a mental health concern that shouldn’t be ignored and often leads to a diminished quality of life, along with a wide array of related health conditions.

Detailed explanation-4: -The thalamus then relays these signals to various areas of the cerebral cortex. The thalamus also regulates consciousness, sleep and wakefulness, feeding and satisfaction and alertness.

Detailed explanation-5: -Which of the following describes sleep apnea? Disorder characterized by pauses in breathing that last at least ten seconds during sleep.

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