Which type of apnea occurs because the brain stops sending signals to the diaphragm to maintain breathing?
A) aphasic
B) restrictive
C) central
D) obstructive

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Central sleep apnea occurs when the brain fails to send signals to the muscles controlling breathing during sleep, leading to pauses in breathing. This is different from obstructive sleep apnea, which occurs when there is a physical blockage in the airway during sleep.

Which Type of Apnea Occurs Because the Brain Stops Sending