EVERYDAY SCIENCE

SCIENCE

CIRCULATORY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
If the blood circulation in an afflicted portion of a limb of the body is curtailed so that the tissues in that area die this condition is known as.
A
Irreversible fatal limb block
B
Gangrene
C
Arterio-venous limb blockade
D
All of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Gangrene occurs when blood flow to a certain area of the body is interrupted. The lack of blood flow causes tissue to die. Gangrene often affects the fingers or toes.

Detailed explanation-2: -If bacteria from gangrene pass into your bloodstream, you could go into septic shock. This is a life-threatening condition that occurs when an infection causes your blood pressure to drop to a dangerously low level. Signs of septic shock include: a rapid but weak pulse.

Detailed explanation-3: -Gangrene can develop when the supply of blood to an area of your body is interrupted. This can occur as the result of an injury, an infection, or an underlying condition that affects your circulation.

Detailed explanation-4: -Dry gangrene occurs when the blood supply to tissue is cut off. The area becomes dry, shrinks, and turns black. Wet gangrene occurs if bacteria invade this tissue. This makes the area swell, drain fluid, and smell bad.

Detailed explanation-5: -Gangrene is a serious condition where a loss of blood supply causes body tissue to die.

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