What Is the General Definition of Hypoxemia

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Multiple Choice

What is the general definition of hypoxemia?

• A) low oxygen tension at the tissue level
• B) low oxygen tension in the hemoglobin
• C) low oxygen tension in arterial blood
• D) low oxygen tension in venous blood

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Definitions:

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the brain's cerebrum, involved in complex cognitive processes such as thought, memory, language, and consciousness.

Gray Matter

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White Matter

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