Baby Yoshi has a condition that is a risk factor for SIDS. Sometimes, she has a temporary cessation of breathing in which her airway is completely blocked, usually for 10 seconds or longer. This condition is known as
A) parasomnia.
B) arrhythmia.
C) sleep apnea.
D) catathrenia.

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The description matches the symptoms of sleep apnea, which is characterized by temporary cessation of breathing and occurs frequently in infants who are at a higher risk for SIDS. Parasomnia, arrhythmia, and catathrenia do not fit the given description.

Baby Yoshi Has a Condition That Is a Risk Factor