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The most serious potential consequence of sleep apnea is _____.
 A) risk of suffocation
  B) tiredness during the day
  C) permanent decrease in lung capacity
  D) strain on the cardiovascular system

Question 2

Overinflation of the lungs during inhalation is prevented by the _____.
 A) stimulation of nerve endings in the walls of the lungs
  B) action of the diaphragm
  C) positive pressure in the pleural cavity
  D) level of oxygen in the alveoli



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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

A





 

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