In Which of the Following Disorders Does the Person Repeatedly

question 108

Multiple Choice

In which of the following disorders does the person repeatedly stop breathing while asleep?

• A) narcolepsy
• B) sleep apnea
• C) night terrors
• D) insomnia

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Definitions:

Contraction Phase

The period during a muscle contraction when muscle fibers shorten and tension increases, typically measured in an isotonic contraction.

Femoral Vein

A major vein located in the thigh that carries blood from the lower extremities back to the heart.

Thigh

The part of the human leg between the hip and the knee.

Pelvis

The lower part of the torso, enclosed by the pelvic bones and containing the reproductive organs and part of the digestive tract.