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The most common form of hypoxia is______________?
Correct answer: A. Hypoxic
- A. Hypoxic
- B. Stagnant
- C. Anemic
- D. Histotoxic
Explanation
Hypoxic hypoxia is the commonest broad type and results from inadequate oxygenation of arterial blood, such as at high altitude or in lung disease. Anemic, stagnant and histotoxic hypoxia can have normal arterial PO2 but impair oxygen delivery or utilisation by other mechanisms.
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