Justin Often Binge Drinks on the Weekends

question 4

Multiple Choice

Justin often binge drinks on the weekends. This behavior puts him at risk for a dangerous sleep disorder in which the brain and the respiratory muscles do not communicate properly known as

• A) central sleep apnea.
• B) obstructive sleep apnea.
• C) narcolepsy.
• D) unconsciousness.

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Definitions:

Major Arterial Vessel

A major arterial vessel is a large artery that carries oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to various parts of the body.

Aorta

The largest artery in the body, originating from the left ventricle of the heart and extending down to the abdomen, distributing oxygenated blood to the circulatory system.

Ligamentum Arteriosum

A small fibrous band that connects the pulmonary artery to the aorta, a remnant of the fetal circulation.

Celiac Trunk

A major artery originating from the abdominal aorta that supplies blood to the stomach, spleen, liver, and other organs of the upper abdomen.