What Is Sleep Apnea

question 49

Multiple Choice

What is sleep apnea?

• A) Breathing that repeatedly stops and starts during sleep
• B) A decrease in thoracic wall compliance decreases due to the diminished ability to expand the chest
• C) Breakdown of alveoli walls
• D) None of these are correct.

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Definitions:

Parathyroid Glands

Small endocrine glands located behind the thyroid gland that regulate calcium levels in the blood and bone metabolism.

Hypersecretion

The excessive production and release of hormones or other substances from a gland or organ.

Glucocorticoids

A class of steroid hormones produced by the adrenal gland, involved in the regulation of metabolism and immune response.

Immune Response

The reaction of the body's immune system to foreign substances or pathogens, including the production of antibodies and other defense mechanisms.