IMMUNOLOGY

OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

LYMPHATIC TISSUES AND ORGANS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the name of the problem that happens when brain cells are starved of oxygen and die?
A
Atherosclerosis
B
Heart failure
C
Heart attack
D
Stroke
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Cerebral hypoxia is a neurological condition that happens when the brain doesn’t get enough oxygen, even though there is good blood flow.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hypoxia is low levels of oxygen in your body tissues. It causes symptoms like confusion, restlessness, difficulty breathing, rapid heart rate, and bluish skin. Many chronic heart and lung conditions can put you at risk for hypoxia. Hypoxia can be life-threatening.

Detailed explanation-3: -Severe oxygen deprivation can cause life-threatening problems including coma and seizures. After 10 minutes without oxygen, brain death occurs. Brain death means there is no brain activity. A person needs life support measures like a mechanical ventilator to help them breathe and stay alive.

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