During sleep,if a person is momentarily unable to contract respiratory muscles or maintain airflow through the nose and mouth,the condition is called sleep:
A) anemia
B) aphasia
C) apnea
D) dysphasia
E) antigen

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Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder where a person experiences momentary pauses in breathing or shallow breaths during sleep. This occurs when the muscles at the back of the throat fail to keep the airway open. The person may wake up with a start, snort, or gasp, leading to fragmented sleep and daytime sleepiness. It can lead to several health complications like high blood pressure, stroke, heart failure, and diabetes if left untreated.

During Sleep,if a Person Is Momentarily Unable to Contract Respiratory