Describe the Symptoms and Problems Associated with Sleep Apnea

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Essay

Describe the symptoms and problems associated with sleep apnea. What treatments are commonly used?

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Definitions:

Na+

The chemical symbol for sodium ions, which are essential for various physiological functions, including electrical signaling in neurons and muscle cells, as well as fluid balance in the body.

ADH Production

The production of antidiuretic hormone, which helps regulate water balance in the body by controlling the amount of water reabsorbed by the kidneys.

Urine Volume

The quantity of urine excreted by the kidneys over a certain period, often used to assess kidney function.

Reabsorption

The process by which substances are taken back into the bloodstream from the renal tubules of the kidney.