What are the four types of hypoxia?
Answer
Hypemic (inability of blood to carry oxygen, e.g., CO poisoning or anemia), Histotoxic (cells unable to use oxygen, e.g., alcohol), Hypoxic (insufficient oxygen in the atmosphere, e.g., high altitude), and Stagnant (poor blood circulation, e.g., high G-loads).
PHAK Ch. 17 — Aeromedical Factors
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