THE PSYCHOLOGY OF EMOTIONS
STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS
Question
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Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when ____
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A disruption in signals that regulate breathing, which are sent from the brain, cause periods of interrupted breathing.
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An individual dreams she cannot breathe and wakes up in a panic.
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An individual’s airway becomes blocked during sleep.
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Signals sent from the brain that regulate breathing are blocked in the hypothalamus.
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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: -In OSA, you may stop breathing for short periods of time. Even when you are trying to breathe, there may be little or no airflow into the lungs. These pauses in airflow (obstructive apneas) can occur off and on during sleep, and cause you to wake up from a sound sleep. Frequent apneas can cause many problems.
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