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Arii_bell

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The medical term for abnormally low oxygen in the body is:
 
  A) hyperventilation
  B) hypoxia
  C) hypercapnia
  D) hypoventilation

Question 2

This body system is responsible for breaking food down into tiny particles that can be absorbed into the bloodstream.
 
  A) cardiovascular
  B) nervous
  C) respiratory
  D) digestive


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Explanation: The prefix hypo- means deficient, abnormally low, or below, and the suffix -oxia means condition of oxygen referring to low levels in the body.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: The digestive system is composed of the mouth and salivary glands to break food down, which is transported through the rest of the system for absorption. The digestive system is also composed of the pharynx, esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, small intestine, and colon.


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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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