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lracut11

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on: Jul 16, 2018
What term is used to describe a significant decrease in airflow during sleep but not a complete cessation of breathing?
 
  a. Apnea
  b. Minor apnea
  c. Hypopnea
  d. Dyspnea

Question 2

At what level do the nerves that innervate the diaphragm exit the spine?
 
  a. C1-3
  b. C3-5
  c. C6-7
  d. T1-3


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bobsmith

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Hypopnea is a significant decrease in airflow without complete cessation of airflow.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The diaphragm receives its innervation from nerve roots exiting the spinal cord at levels C3-5.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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