When the blood pressure is not adequate for full oxygenation of the tissues, this is a condition known as:

A. angina
B. bradycardia
C. hypertension
D. hypotension


d
Rationale: Hypotension is an abnormal condition in which the blood pressure is not adequate for full oxygenation of the tissues.

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