________ is a disorder in which breathing briefly stops during sleep, causing the person to choke, gasp, and momentarily awaken.

A) Sleep apnea
B) Insomnia
C) Narcolepsy
D) Non-REM sleep

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________ is a disorder in which breathing briefly stops during sleep, causing the person to choke, gasp, and momentarily awaken.A)  Sleep apneaB)  InsomniaC)  NarcolepsyD)  Non-REM sleep

Josephine Austrie · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Sleep apnea is a disorder characterized by brief interruptions of breathing during sleep, which can cause choking, gasping, and brief awakenings. It can lead to daytime sleepiness and other negative health consequences if not treated. Insomnia is a sleep disorder involving difficulty falling or staying asleep, narcolepsy is a neurological disorder involving sudden attacks of sleep, and non-REM sleep is a stage of sleep characterized by no rapid eye movements and slow brain waves.

________ is a disorder in which breathing briefly stops during sleep, causing the person to choke, gasp, and momentarily awaken.

A) Sleep apnea
B) Insomnia
C) Narcolepsy
D) Non-REM sleep

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