AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

BIOLOGY OF CONSCIOUSNESS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when ____
A
A disruption in signals that regulate breathing, which are sent from the brain, cause periods of interrupted breathing.
B
An individual dreams she cannot breathe and wakes up in a panic.
C
An individual’s airway becomes blocked during sleep.
D
Signals sent from the brain that regulate breathing are blocked in the hypothalamus.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -There are several types of sleep apnea, but the most common is obstructive sleep apnea. This type of apnea occurs when your throat muscles intermittently relax and block your airway during sleep. A noticeable sign of obstructive sleep apnea is snoring.

Detailed explanation-2: -Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition in which individuals experience pauses in breathing (apnea) during sleep, which are associated with partial or complete closure of the throat (pper airway).

Detailed explanation-3: -Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the muscles that support the soft tissues in your throat, such as your tongue and soft palate, temporarily relax. When these muscles relax, your airway is narrowed or closed, and breathing is momentarily cut off.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sleep apnea is a disorder that causes you to stop breathing while asleep. Your brain tries to protect you by waking you up enough to breathe, but this prevents restful, healthy sleep. Over time, this condition can cause serious complications.

Detailed explanation-5: -Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a problem in which your breathing pauses during sleep. This occurs because of narrowed or blocked airways.

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