What Occurs During REM That Results in Sleep-Disordered Breathing (SDB)

question 11

Multiple Choice

What occurs during REM that results in sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) ?

• A)Hypotension
• B)Rise in heart rate
• C)Fall in respiratory rate
• D)Upper airway narrowing

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Definitions:

Adrenal Cortex

The outer portion of the adrenal gland that produces a variety of hormones including corticosteroids and androgens.

Cushing Syndrome

Condition caused by the overproduction of ACTH, resulting in too much cortisol in the body.

Addison Disease

Condition caused by an insufficient production of cortisol by the adrenal glands.

Major Histocompatibility Complex

A set of cell surface proteins essential for the acquired immune system to recognize foreign molecules in vertebrates, which in turn determines histocompatibility.