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Sleep Apnea

Sleep Apnea is defined by the stop of breathing of the sleeper during sleep.

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Updated 2024-06-24

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  • OpenStax Psychology (2nd ed.) Textbook

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Psychology

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Ch.4 States of Consciousness - Psychology @ OpenStax

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