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Question

Sleep apnea IS a serious sleep disorder, in which people:

  1. Walk during sleep without knowing what he or she is doing.
  2. Sleep with eyelids half open.
  3. Briefly and repeatedly stop breathing during sleep.
  4. Make loud snoring sound while a sleep.

Answer:

Option C: Briefly and repeatedly stop breathing during sleep.

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Briefly and repeatedly stop breathing during sleep.”.

Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder characterized by episodes where a person's breathing stops and starts repeatedly during sleep. This can disrupt sleep, leading to daytime fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and other health problems.