Hypoxia ________.

A. occurs when oxygen concentrations fall below 2 mg per mL
B. occurs when oxygen concentrations fall below 2 mg per mL, can result in the death of sessile organisms, and occurs when respiration rates exceed oxygen replenishment via circulation
C. can result in the death of sessile organisms
D. occurs when respiration rates exceed oxygen replenishment via circulation
E. None of these is correct.


Answer: B

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