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.
-iron deficiency
A)anemic hypoxia
B)circulatory hypoxia
C)histotoxic hypoxia
D)hypoxic hypoxia

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Iron deficiency is a type of anemia, which is caused by a lack of hemoglobin in the blood. Anemic hypoxia occurs when there is a reduced ability of the blood to carry oxygen due to a decrease in the number of red blood cells or a decrease in the amount of hemoglobin in the red blood cells.

Indicate Which Type of Hypoxia Would Be Present in Each