When an individual experiences a collapse of the soft tissue in the back of the throat that partially blocks the airway, they are diagnosed with ____.
A) hypersomnolence disorder
B) obstructive sleep apnea
C) sleep inertia
D) circadian rhythm sleep disorder

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Obstructive sleep apnea is characterized by the collapse of the soft tissue in the back of the throat, which partially blocks the airway during sleep, leading to breathing interruptions.

When an Individual Experiences a Collapse of the Soft Tissue