The condition of having low tissue oxygen levels is known as
A)anoxia.
B)hypercapnia.
C)hypoventilation.
D)hyperoxia.
E)hypoxia.

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Hypoxia is the condition of having low tissue oxygen levels. Anoxia refers to the complete absence of oxygen, hypercapnia is an excess of carbon dioxide, hypoventilation refers to shallow breathing and inadequate ventilation, and hyperoxia is an excess of oxygen.

The Condition of Having Low Tissue Oxygen Levels Is Known