After experiencing months of poor sleep,Ray is evaluated in a sleep laboratory.After his evaluation,his doctor tells him that he is suffering from sleep apnea.This means that Ray has:
A) a disorder in which he falls asleep uncontrollably during the day but not at night
B) insomnia caused by anxiety
C) insomnia caused by the excessive use of sedatives during the day
D) a condition in which he stops breathing while he sleeps

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Sleep apnea is a condition in which the person experiences pauses in breathing or shallow breathing while sleeping. This can result in poor quality sleep and excessive daytime sleepiness. Therefore, option D is correct. Option A is incorrect because falling asleep uncontrollably during the day is a characteristic of narcolepsy, not sleep apnea. Option B is incorrect because insomnia caused by anxiety is not related to sleep apnea. Option C is incorrect as excessive use of sedatives during the day can cause sedation but not sleep apnea.

After Experiencing Months of Poor Sleep,Ray Is Evaluated in a Sleep