Obstructive sleep apnea:
A) is twice as common in women as it is in men; among middle-aged adults 1 out of 25 women and 1 out of 50 men have obstructive sleep apnea.
B) is caused by very low or nonexistent levels of neurotransmitters called hypocretins.
C) is more common in men than in women.
D) is the most common symptom of narcolepsy.

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Obstructive sleep apnea is more common in men than in women, with estimates suggesting that approximately 10% of middle-aged men and 3-5% of middle-aged women have obstructive sleep apnea. Option A is incorrect, as obstructive sleep apnea is more commonly seen in men than in women. Option B is incorrect, as hypocretin deficiency is a characteristic feature of narcolepsy, not obstructive sleep apnea. Option D is incorrect, as the most common symptom of narcolepsy is excessive daytime sleepiness, not obstructive sleep apnea.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea