Asked by Peyton Marion on May 30, 2024

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People with ________ experience complete cessation of respiratory activity for brief periods of time yet do not have frequent awakenings and do not tend to feel tired during the day.

A) central sleep apnea
B) circadian rhythm sleep disorder
C) restless legs syndrome
D) insomnia

Central Sleep Apnea

A sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep due to the brain not sending proper signals to the muscles controlling breathing.

Respiratory Activity

Respiratory Activity involves the process of inhaling oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide, essential for cellular respiration in living organisms.

Frequent Awakenings

A symptom often associated with sleep disorders, characterized by waking up multiple times during the night.

  • Attain comprehension of the definitions and features of various disorders related to sleep.
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Dakota SkenandoreJun 05, 2024
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A
Explanation :
People with central sleep apnea experience cessation of respiratory activity due to a failure of the brain to signal breathing muscles. Unlike obstructive sleep apnea, they do not have frequent awakenings and may not feel tired during the day.