Question

Neuroblastomas, Hirschsprung's disease, and a rare form of this disorder are caused by mutations in the PHOX2B (“fox-2-B”) gene. This is by far the most common disorder that can be diagnosed and studied with the aid of a RIP (“rip”) belt. The STOP-BANG questionnaire is used to screen for this disorder. The gold standard for diagnosing this disorder is finding an AHI (“A-H-I”) of greater than 5 when using a device that simultaneously performs EKG, EMG, EEG, EOG, and (*) pulse ox. Hypoglossal nerve stimulation and surgical removal of the uvula can treat this disorder, which can lead to pulmonary hypertension if uncontrolled. CPAP machines are used to treat, (10[3])for 10 points, what disorder common in overweight adults, which causes periods of shallow or absent breathing during sleep? ■END■

ANSWER: obstructive sleep apnea [accept OSA; accept congenital central hypoventilation syndrome or Ondine’s curse before “RIP belt”]
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Vinu HariharBerkeley BBerkeley A10410
Jason Golfinos[Insert Lawyer Joke Here]Stanford A10410
Hari ParameswaranIt's JoeverStanford B10410

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2023 BHSU @ Maryland03/11/2023Y3100%0%0%102.67
2023 BHSU @ Berkeley03/18/2023Y3100%0%0%104.00
2023 BHSU @ Yale04/08/2023Y3100%0%0%102.00
2023 BHSU Online04/15/2023Y4100%25%0%90.50
2023 BHSU @ Sheffield04/15/2023Y2100%0%0%88.00
2023 BHSU @ Waterloo04/15/2023Y3100%0%0%97.67