After experiencing months of poor sleep, Ray is evaluated in a sleep laboratory. After his evaluation, his doctor tells him that he is suffering from sleep apnea. This means that Ray has:

A. a disorder in which he falls asleep uncontrollably during the day but not at night
B. insomnia caused by anxiety
C. insomnia caused by the excessive use of sedatives during the day
D. a condition in which he stops breathing while he sleeps


Answer: D

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