How are hypoxia and anoxia different?
A)Hypoxia is low tissue oxygen levels; anoxia is the complete cutoff of oxygen supply.
B)Hypoxia is low tissue oxygen levels; anoxia is low tissue carbon dioxide levels.
C)Hypoxia is low tissue carbon dioxide levels; anoxia is low tissue oxygen levels.
D)Hypoxia is low lung oxygen levels; anoxia is low lung carbon dioxide levels.
E)Hypoxia is low lung carbon dioxide levels; anoxia is low lung oxygen levels.

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Hypoxia refers to low tissue oxygen levels, while anoxia is the complete cutoff of oxygen supply. Both conditions result in decreased oxygen delivery to the body's tissues, but anoxia is considered more severe as it completely cuts off the supply of oxygen. Option B, C, D, and E are incorrect because they do not accurately define hypoxia and anoxia.

How Are Hypoxia and Anoxia Different