Blockage of the upper airways results inapnea,while apnea is due to impairment of activation in the medullary respiratory centre.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The blockage of the upper airways refers to obstruction, which indicates a type of obstructive sleep apnea. Impairment of activation in the medullary respiratory centre refers to central sleep apnea. Therefore, the correct choice is obstructive (referring to blockage of the upper airways) and central (referring to impairment in the medullary respiratory centre), which is represented by option B.

Blockage of the Upper Airways Results Inapnea,while Apnea Is Due