AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

BIOLOGY OF CONSCIOUSNESS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is a description of someone who suffers from sleep apnea?
A
They tend to have series of sleep attacks
B
They tend to sleep very deep and heavily at night
C
They tend to stop breathing periodically at night
D
All of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Sleep apnea is a common condition in which your breathing stops and restarts many times while you sleep. This can prevent your body from getting enough oxygen.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Obstructive sleep apnea is a common disorder that causes the airways to collapse or become blocked while you’re asleep. It can cause you to stop breathing for 20 to 30 seconds at a time, numerous times throughout the night.

Detailed explanation-4: -Depression and anxiety are common symptoms of sleep apnea. Disruptions in brain function. These can include memory loss, trouble concentrating or other brain-related issues. Waking up repeatedly in the middle of the night.

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