Asked by Nitesh Dubal on Jul 28, 2024
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A temporary cessation of breathing is known as:
A) apnea.
B) dyspnea.
C) atelectasis.
D) cyanosis.
Apnea
A temporary cessation of breathing, especially during sleep, which can lead to various health problems.
Cessation
The process of ending or being brought to an end.
Breathing
The process of inhaling oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
- Identify the differences between different respiratory challenges and their conditions.
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Kondapalli Raghu VamshiAug 01, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Apnea refers to a temporary cessation or pause in breathing, which can be caused by various medical conditions or drug use. Dyspnea refers to difficulty in breathing, atelectasis refers to collapsed lung tissue and cyanosis refers to bluish discoloration of the skin or mucous membranes due to lack of oxygen in the blood.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the differences between different respiratory challenges and their conditions.