A Deficit of Oxygen in the Cells Usually Due to Respiratory

question 18

Multiple Choice

A deficit of oxygen in the cells usually due to respiratory or circulatory problems is called:

• A) apoptosis.
• B) ischemia.
• C) hypertrophy.
• D) necrosis.

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