The difference between insomnia and apnea is that ________.
A) apnea affects primarily the elderly, whereas insomnia is characteristic of children
B) insomnia is treatable but apnea is not
C) insomnia is characterized by sleeplessness, whereas apnea is characterized by breathing difficulties
D) apnea is a precursor to narcolepsy, whereas insomnia is not

Question

The difference between insomnia and apnea is that ________.
A) apnea affects primarily the elderly, whereas insomnia is characteristic of children
B) insomnia is treatable but apnea is not 
C) insomnia is characterized by sleeplessness, whereas apnea is characterized by breathing difficulties 
D) apnea is a precursor to narcolepsy, whereas insomnia is not

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Insomnia is defined as difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, while apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by breathing difficulties and pauses in breathing during sleep. Therefore, C is the correct answer. A, B, and D are not accurate statements about the differences between insomnia and apnea.

The Difference Between Insomnia and Apnea Is That ________