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Why sleep is so important

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Why sleep is so important

Why sleep is so important

Learn about sleep apnea and its health effects through a study conducted at the Leipzig's...

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Medical illustration showing a sagittal section of the human head focused on the nasal cavity, with labeled parts including the frontal and sphenoid sinuses, ethmoid bone, conchae, nasal vestibule, oral cavity, soft palate, anterior nasal spine, and tongue.

During sleep, the muscles of the soft palate relax

Tissues such as the soft palate in the upper airway can collapse during sleep, causing...

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