Which of the Following Conditions Causes Hypoxia

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following conditions causes hypoxia?

• A)rapid change in atmospheric pressure
• B)extreme cold
• C)combined effects of heat and humidity
• D)lack of oxygen to the brain

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Definitions:

Intercalated Disks

Specialized cell-cell junctions in cardiac muscle that facilitate the synchronized contraction of the heart by allowing the rapid passage of ions and electrical impulses.

Merocrine

A type of exocrine gland secretion where cells secrete their substances by exocytosis without losing cellular material.

Apocrine

A type of gland that releases its secretions by pinching off a portion of the cell, found mainly in the underarm and groin area, contributing to body odor when the secretion is broken down by bacteria.

Exocytosis

A cellular process in which substances are moved out of the cell through the fusion of vesicles with the plasma membrane.