Inappropriate relaxation of the ________ muscles during sleep contributes to ________, a sleep disorder associated with snoring.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


mouth and throat (larynx, pharynx, and tongue), obstructive sleep apnea

Anatomy & Physiology

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A person can have normal conscious experience as long as the cerebral cortex is functioning properly

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The cells that we are capable of controlling consciously are the _____ neurons.

A. Somatic sensory (somatic afferent) B. Somatic motor (somatic efferent) C. Sympathetic D. Parasympathetic

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For every artery, there is a vein with the same name.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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"Intermediate fiber" is another name for

A.   a fast-twitch, glycolytic fiber. B.   a fast-twitch, oxidative fiber. C.   a slow-twitch, glycolytic fiber. D.   a slow-twitch, oxidative fiber.

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