MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

RESPIRATORY

BRONCHIECTASIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Hypoxia is a condition of
A
cilia
B
blood in the lungs
C
insufficient carbon dioxide
D
insufficient oxygen
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Hypoxia is a state in which oxygen is not available in sufficient amounts at the tissue level to maintain adequate homeostasis; this can result from inadequate oxygen delivery to the tissues either due to low blood supply or low oxygen content in the blood (hypoxemia).

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: -Hypoxia is a condition in which the body or a region of the body is deprived of adequate oxygen supply at the tissue level. Hypoxia may be classified as either generalized, affecting the whole body, or local, affecting a region of the body.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hypoxia, or low levels of dissolved oxygen (less than 2-3 milligrams of oxygen per liter of water), occurs in waters all over the world.

Detailed explanation-5: -Lung diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema, bronchitis, pneumonia, and pulmonary edema (fluid in the lungs) Strong pain medicines and other drugs that hold back breathing. Heart problems. Anemia (a low number of red blood cells, which carry oxygen) More items •10-Aug-2022

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