Hypoxia

Question 1

Hypoxic hypoxia

Answer 1

Hypoxia due to low oxygen in the atmosphere i.e. flying too high. Happens at the lung level.

Question 2

Hypemic Hypoxia

Answer 2

reduced ability of the blood to carry oxygen - even though there is adequate oxygen in the atmosphere, the blood’s capacity to carry oxygen has been impaired. Anemia, hemorrhage, hemoglobin abnormalities, sulfa drugs, nitrites, and carbon monoxide interfere with the ability of the blood to carry oxygen.

Question 3

Stagnant Hypoxia

Answer 3

Blood flow not getting to body tissues due to g forces, cold temperatures, rapid decompression

Question 4

Histotoxic Hypoxia

Answer 4

Happens at the cell level - even though there is oxygen in the air and in the blood, the cells are unable to accept or use it. Can be due to alcohol, cyanide, or narcotics.

Question 5

Hypoxia symptoms

Answer 5

increased breathing rate, headache, lightheadedness, dizziness, tingling or warm sensations, sweating, poor coordination, impaired judgment, tunnel vision, and euphoria.