Derek has sleep apnea because his brain has stopped sending signals to his diaphragm to maintain breathing while he sleeps. He has which type of sleep apnea?
A)aphasic sleep apnea syndrome
B)restrictive pulmonary sleep apnea
C)central sleep apnea
D)obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome

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Central sleep apnea occurs when the brain fails to send proper signals to the muscles that control breathing, which matches Derek's condition.

Derek Has Sleep Apnea Because His Brain Has Stopped Sending