Hypoxia

Hypoxia HYPOXIA State in which tissues suffer from oxygen deficiency. I.e., O2 deficiency at tissue level. TYPES: Depending on cause: Hypoxic hypoxia. Anemic hypoxia. Stagnant hypoxia. Histotoxic hypoxia. HYPOXIC HYPOXIA: Most common type of hypoxia. Hypoxia is due to a decrease in oxygen supply. Fall in arterial blood PO2 & Low O2 content. Conditions associated: Seen in hypoventilation: E.g., […]