A Condition in Which Sleeping Children Repeatedly Stop Breathing for Up

question 39

Multiple Choice

A condition in which sleeping children repeatedly stop breathing for up to a minute at a time is called

• A)apoplexy.
• B)night terrors.
• C)anoxia.
• D)apnea.

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Definitions:

Stroke Volume

The amount of blood pumped by the left ventricle of the heart in one contraction.

Peripheral Resistance

The resistance to the flow of blood in the peripheral arterial vessels, which largely determines blood pressure levels.

Vasoconstriction

The narrowing of blood vessels, decreasing blood flow.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, often measured for health assessments.