What Does Apnea Mean

question 69

Multiple Choice

What does apnea mean?

• A) Increased breathing
• B) Labored or difficult breathing
• C) Absence of breathing
• D) Breathing is possible only in an upright position

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Definitions:

Broca's Aphasia

A type of aphasia characterized by difficulty in producing speech but with relatively preserved comprehension.

Wernicke's Aphasia

A neurological disorder characterized by impaired comprehension and production of language, due to damage to the Wernicke's area of the brain.

Circumlocution

The use of many words where fewer would suffice, often to be vague or evasive, or to elaborate unnecessarily.

Blocking

In psychology, a process whereby a person's thoughts or memories are obstructed or interrupted.