Which of the Following Does Not Occur in Mammals in Hypoxic

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does not occur in mammals in hypoxic situations?

• A) ATP concentration in brain tissues falls drastically.
• B) Na⁺-K⁺-ATPase pumps ions across the cell membrane to reverse the effects of hypoxia.
• C) Action potentials cease.
• D) The release of neurotransmitters is interrupted.

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