PSYCHOLOGY OF EMOTIONS

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF EMOTIONS

STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
____ is a disorder in which breathing briefly stops during sleep, causing the person to choke, gasp, and momentarily awaken.
A
sleep apnea
B
insomnia
C
narcolepsy
D
non-rem sleep
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -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-3: -Obstructive Sleep Apnoea: Sleep choking syndrome, or choking in your sleep, is a warning sign that you may have Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA). This occurs when the airway becomes partially or completely blocked during sleep, leading to shallow breathing or pauses in breathing and choking in sleep.

Detailed explanation-4: -Obstructive Sleep Apnea In response to the airway obstruction, a person usually wakes up, engages the muscles in their throat, and takes several gasps or deep breaths, often accompanied by sounds like snorting or choking. Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common type of sleep apnea.

Detailed explanation-5: -Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) It occurs when the soft tissues in your throat relax, which can close your airway and cause a temporarily stop to breathing (apneic episode). The result is usually an abrupt disturbance to sleep or an actual awakening, often accompanied by gasping or choking.

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