The Use of a Continuous Positive Airway Pump in the Treatment

question 17

Multiple Choice

The use of a continuous positive airway pump in the treatment of sleep apnea will:

• A)reduce bronchospasm
• B)force expansion of pleural membranes
• C)prevent collapse of pharyngeal tissues
• D)awaken the person and increase respirations

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Definitions:

Threshold

The minimum level of stimulus intensity required to activate a neural response or trigger a physiological process.

Na+

Sodium ion, a vital electrolyte in the human body that helps regulate fluid balance and nerve function.

White Matter

A component of the central nervous system, primarily consisting of myelinated nerve fibers and responsible for communication between different brain regions.

Myelinated Axons

Axons that are encased in myelin, a fatty substance that speeds up the transmission of nerve impulses.