What term is used to describe a significant decrease in airflow during sleep but not a complete cessation of breathing?

a. Apnea
b. Minor apnea
c. Hypopnea
d. Dyspnea


ANS: C
Hypopnea is a significant decrease in airflow without complete cessation of airflow.

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A. You could help resolve conflicts among the site's staff because students are considered the same as employees. B. You could form friendships that might last well beyond the final day of your internship. C. One of the doctors might be willing to write a reference letter for you. D. You could gain some real-life experience and skills in dealing with office politics. E. None of the above

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Tetanus is a severe, possibly fatal form of food poisoning caused by the powerful neurotoxin produced by the anaerobe c. botulinum.

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