Obstructive Sleep Apnea Can Result in

question 65

Multiple Choice

Obstructive sleep apnea can result in

• A) snoring and gasping for breath.
• B) waking with a need to urinate.
• C) frequent night sweats.
• D) rapid heart rate.

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Definitions:

Autonomic Nervous System

A part of the nervous system responsible for controlling involuntary body functions, such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system responsible for control of bodily functions not consciously directed, such as breathing, the heartbeat, and digestive processes.

Target Tissues

Specific tissues or organs that are affected by hormones, drugs, or other active substances due to the presence of specific receptors.

Somatic Motor Nervous System

A part of the peripheral nervous system that carries motor commands from the central nervous system to the skeletal muscles.