MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

CARDIOVASCULAR PHYSIOLOGY

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: -Some brain cells start dying less than 5 minutes after their oxygen supply disappears. As a result, brain hypoxia can rapidly cause severe brain damage or death.

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