Sleep Apnea Commonly Results from

question 107

Multiple Choice

Sleep apnea commonly results from

• A) a failure of the CNS to stimulate respiration.
• B) obstruction of the breathing passage by muscle spasms.
• C) obstruction of the breathing passage by atonia.
• D) all of the above
• E) excessive use of stimulant drugs.

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Definitions:

Annular Ligament

A circular band of connective tissue that stabilizes the joint, preventing dislocation.

Olecranon Bursa

A fluid-filled sac located at the tip of the elbow, providing a cushion between the skin and the olecranon process of the ulna bone.

Subcutaneous Nodules

Small, palpable lumps under the skin, often indicative of various conditions, including inflammatory diseases or tumors.

Olecranon Bursa

A sac filled with lubricating fluid located over the olecranon (point of the elbow) to reduce friction between bone and skin.