In Sleep Apnea

question 44

Multiple Choice

In sleep apnea

• A)a person with the disorder experiences symptoms of sleep deprivation.
• B)periodic bouts of respiratory failure are experienced throughout the night.
• C)gamma waves are predominate.
• D)seriously low blood O₂ levels can result.
• E)no dreaming occurs.

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Definitions:

Withdrawal

The process of reducing dependence on or quitting a substance, activity, or habit, often leading to uncomfortable symptoms.

Selective Attention

The cognitive process of focusing on a particular object or task within the environment while ignoring irrelevant information.

Oxygen Deprivation

The condition of being deprived of adequate oxygen supply, which can lead to cellular damage or death, particularly in sensitive organs like the brain.

Near-Death Experience

A profound psychological event that may occur to a person close to death or in situations of extreme physical or emotional distress, often characterized by feelings of leaving the body, moving through a tunnel, or encountering deceased loved ones.