Indicate which type of hypoxia would be present in each of the circumstances listed below by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the following answer code.
-carbon monoxide poisoning
A)anemic hypoxia
B)circulatory hypoxia
C)histotoxic hypoxia
D)hypoxic hypoxia

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Carbon monoxide poisoning leads to anemic hypoxia because it binds to hemoglobin with a much higher affinity than oxygen, reducing the blood's oxygen-carrying capacity.

Indicate Which Type of Hypoxia Would Be Present in Each