Raul experiences periods during the night when he stops breathing, causing carbon dioxide levels in his blood to rise. After the levels get too high, he wakes up, gasping for breath. Raul is experiencing:

A. insomnia.
B. sleep apnea.
C. narcolepsy.
D. night terrors.


Answer: B

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