A deficient amount of oxygen in the blood, cells, and tissues is known as:

A) hypoxia.
B) anemia.
C) thalassemia.
D) sideropenia.


A
Explanation: A) Correct.
B) Anemia is a deficiency of hemoglobin or red blood cells.
C) Thalassemia is a hereditary anemia found in the area of the Mediterranean Sea.
D) Sideropenia is a lack of iron in the blood.

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