Which of the following terms is also called suffocation?

a. asphyxia
b. atelectasis
c. aspiration
d. hypoventilation


a
Explanation:
a. asphyxia: correct
b. atelectasis: is not called suffocation
c. aspiration: is not called suffocation
d. hypoventilation: is not called suffocation

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