Hypoxia Flashcards
1
Q
Hypoxia
A
Oxygen deficiency causing impairment of oxidative respiration i.e interferes with energy production
2
Q
Hypoxia occurs with?
A
Deficient blood supply and reduced oxygen carrying capacity of the blood
3
Q
Ischemia
A
Deficiency of blood supply from impeded arterial flow or reduced venous drainage causing reduced rates of delivery of nutrients and removal of metabolites
4
Q
Infarct
A
Localized area of ischemic necrosis
5
Q
Anaemia
A
Reduction in numbers or volume of erythrocytes or quantity of hemoglobin
6
Q
Hb dysfunction
A
Caused by methaemoglobinaemia/ nitrate poisoning
Carboxyhaemoglobinemia/ carbon monoxide poisoning
