<prompt> Apnoea is defined as:Stoppage of hea beatCessation of respirationIrregular respirationRR  <response>: B i.e. Cessation of respirationApnea is cessation or stoppage of respirationQAbnormal Respiratory PatternCheyne- stokes respirationRhythmic alteration of apnea and hyperapnea due to anoxia. cb periods of waxing and- Opium poisoningwaning tidal volume separated by period of apnea. It is a type of periodic breathing.Uremia - CCF - Hypoxia Biots respirationType of periodic breathing, that consists of one or more large tidal volumes separated by- Meningitis lICTperiods of apnea i.e. irregularly irregular respirationKussumals respirationRapid deep breathing Air hunger- Diabetic ketoacidosis - Uremia Ondines curseLoss of automatic respiratory control with destruction of involuntary neural pathway. 