Which of the following will cause brief apnea?
A) Sudden painful stimulus
B) Increase in carbon dioxide in the blood
C) Sudden cold stimulus applied to the skin
D) Both A and C

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Both a sudden painful stimulus and a sudden cold stimulus applied to the skin can cause a brief interruption in breathing (apnea) due to the body's natural reflex response. Carbon dioxide buildup in the blood, on the other hand, is more likely to cause prolonged apnea or difficulty breathing rather than brief apnea.

Which of the Following Will Cause Brief Apnea