Which one is NOT the cause of anemic hypoxia? . decreasing the number of erythrocytes. . carbon monoxide . hemorrhage . decreasing the number of functional hemoglobin . high altitude

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Which one is NOT the cause of anemic hypoxia?

. decreasing the number of erythrocytes.

. carbon monoxide

. hemorrhage

. decreasing the number of functional hemoglobin

. high altitude

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Introduction

The fluid in the body that delivers oxygen and nutrients to the cells, as well as removes metabolic wastes generated by the cells, is called blood.

Blood is composed of three types of cells that include:

  • Erythrocytes (red blood cells)
  • Leukocytes (white blood cells)
  • Thrombocytes (platelets)

Hemoglobin is a protein present in erythrocytes that transports oxygen from the lungs to the cells and tissues. Anemia is a disorder characterized by a lack of healthy, mature red blood cells. 

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