__________________ is a disorder in which breathing briefly stops during sleep, causing the person to gasp for air

A) Sleep apnea
B) Insomnia
C) Narcolepsy
D) Non-REM sleep

Answer: A
Rationale: Sleep apnea is a disorder characterized by the temporary inability to breathe during sleep (apnea literally translates to without breathing).

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