Overweight and Obese Individuals May Be More Prone to the Breathing-Related

question 49

Multiple Choice

Overweight and obese individuals may be more prone to the breathing-related sleep disorder known as

• A) asthma.
• B) sleep apnea.
• C) COPD.
• D) hypertension.

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Definitions:

Coccyx

The small bone at the base of the spine, commonly referred to as the tailbone, which consists of three to five fused vertebrae.

Nares

The nostrils or the external openings of the nasal cavity through which air enters and exits the nose.

Genitalia

The external and internal organs of the reproductive system in both males and females.

Granulation

The formation of new, fibrous tissue during the healing process of a wound.