Asked by Taylor McGullam on May 09, 2024
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Which of the following terms means "without oxygen?"
A) Toxemia
B) Anoxia
C) Plastemia
D) Hypoxia
Anoxia
A condition characterized by an absence of oxygen supply to an organ's tissue, leading to hypoxia and potentially severe damage.
Hypoxia
A condition characterized by less oxygen than is required.
Toxemia
A condition in pregnancy, also known as preeclampsia, characterized by high blood pressure and signs of damage to another organ system, most often the liver and kidneys.
- Understand the definitions and distinctions between anoxia and hypoxia.
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maryam akbarMay 11, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Anoxia means "without oxygen," referring to a condition where there is an absence of oxygen supply to an organ or a tissue.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the definitions and distinctions between anoxia and hypoxia.