Question

An individual may suffer from ________ if there is a disruption in the brain signals that are sent to the muscles that regulate breathing

Answer 1

The central sleep apnea is a condition, in which the person rapidly stops and starts breathing during the sleep.  

The condition of the central sleep apnea is due to the change in the signaling pattern during the time of sleep. During this process, the respiratory centers present in the brain do not respond well and sometimes do not send signals to the muscle responsible for respiration.

Hence, the given blank can be filled with central sleep apnea.