14 - Hypoxia Flashcards
1
Q
What is the difference between hypoxia and hypoxaemia?
A
hypoxiaemia - describes the blood environment
hypoxia - describes the environment in tissues
2
Q
In terms of statistics, what is hypoxaemia/hypoxia defined as?
A
anything below 8 kPa
3
Q
What is meant by hypobaric hypoxia?
A
the body is deprived of a sufficient supply of oxygen from the air
(lack of O2 in the air)
4
Q
Where are chemoreceptors found in the body?
A
carotid bodies and aortic arch
