A Sleep Disorder That May Require the Use of a Machine

question 137

Multiple Choice

A sleep disorder that may require the use of a machine to force air gently into the nasal passages is

• A) sleep apnea.
• B) insomnia.
• C) narcolepsy.
• D) cataplexy.

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Definitions:

Increasing-Cost Industry

An industry in which the costs of production increase as the output expands, usually due to factors like shortages of resources or increased prices of inputs.

Increasing Returns

A situation in economics where an increase in the scale of production leads to a greater than proportional increase in output, often resulting in economies of scale.

Fixed Factor Prices

A condition where the prices of inputs used in production, such as labor or raw materials, remain constant regardless of the output level.

Long-Run Supply Curve

A curve showing the relationship between price and quantity supplied over time, assuming all factors of production can be varied.