Which of the following contribute to the decrease in minute ventilation during non-REM sleep? Decreased metabolic rate during sleep
Reduced ability of medulla to respond to ventilatory signals during sleep
Increased Raw caused by reduced upper airway muscle tome

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All three factors contribute to the decrease in minute ventilation during non-REM sleep: decreased metabolic rate reduces the need for oxygen and production of carbon dioxide, reduced responsiveness of the medulla affects the central control of breathing, and increased airway resistance due to reduced muscle tone in the upper airway makes breathing less efficient.

Which of the Following Contribute to the Decrease in Minute