Human Performancemedium#906
Hypemic (anaemic) hypoxia is caused by:
A
altitude
B
a reduction in the blood's ability to carry oxygen (e.g., CO poisoning, anaemia)
CorrectC
poor circulation
D
cell poisoning
Explanation
Hypemic hypoxia occurs when the blood cannot carry sufficient oxygen, as in carbon monoxide poisoning or severe anaemia.
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