Why Is the Administration of Oxygen Potentially Problematic in Animals

question 16

Multiple Choice

Why is the administration of oxygen potentially problematic in animals requiring respiratory support?

• A)Oxygen is too cold out of the tank to administer safely
• B)Oxygen is extremely dry if not humidified
• C)Aerobic respiratory bacteria boost their reproductive rate when exposed to O₂
• D)Pure oxygen has an unpleasant smell

---

Definitions:

Stimulus

A signal or item in the environment that elicits a response from an organism.

Perceptual Features

Characteristics of objects in our environment that we can perceive through our senses, such as shape, color, texture, and size.

Varying Conditions

Different or changing states, circumstances, or situations.

Partial Views

Observations or perceptions that only capture a portion of the whole, often leading to incomplete understanding.