Hypoxia is best defined as a condition in which what occurs?

a. Blood Hb levels are less than normal (15 g/dl).
b. The arterial PCO2 is greater than normal (45 mm Hg).
c. The arterial PO2 is greater than normal (100 mm Hg).
d. Tissue O2 delivery is inadequate to meet cellular needs.


ANS: D
When O2 delivery falls short of cellular needs, hypoxia occurs.

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