Regarding Sleep Apnea, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 581

Multiple Choice

Regarding sleep apnea, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) Sleep apnea victims are extremely sleepy during the day due to the hundreds of apnea episodes that occur during the night.
• B) Sleep apnea may occur because the brain stop sending signals to the diaphragm to maintain breathing.
• C) Sleep apnea may be caused by the blockage of the upper air passages.
• D) Sleep apnea is often treated using stimulus control and sleep restriction techniques.

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