Need To Know Terms Flashcards by Marc Henry | Brainscape

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Isa temporary cessation of breathing. An apneic episode or an apneic attack is a pause in breathing that lasts 20 seconds or longer

A

Apnea

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Deficiency in the amount of oxygen reaching the tissues.

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Hypoxia

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Increased carbon dioxide content in arterial blood.

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Hypercapnia

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Decreased level of oxygen in the arterial blood.

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Hypoxemia

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A lack of oxygen to the cells and tissues.

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Hypoxia

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