This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: The medical term for abnormally low oxygen in the body is: A) hyperventilation B) hypoxia C) ... (Read 64 times)

Arii_bell

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 596
on: Jun 27, 2018
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


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

carojassy25

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 299
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.


Arii_bell

  • Member
  • Posts: 596
Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Gracias!

AmberC1996

  • Member
  • Posts: 317
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The first war in which wide-scale use of anesthetics occurred was the Civil War, and 80% of all wounds were in the extremities.

Did you know?

Most childhood vaccines are 90–99% effective in preventing disease. Side effects are rarely serious.

Did you know?

The first oral chemotherapy drug for colon cancer was approved by FDA in 2001.

Did you know?

Cutaneous mucormycosis is a rare fungal infection that has been fatal in at least 29% of cases, and in as many as 83% of cases, depending on the patient's health prior to infection. It has occurred often after natural disasters such as tornados, and early treatment is essential.

Did you know?

Many supplement containers do not even contain what their labels say. There are many documented reports of products containing much less, or more, that what is listed on their labels. They may also contain undisclosed prescription drugs and even contaminants.

Vertebral compression Fractures of the spine (vertebra) can cause severe ”band-like” pain that radia Vertebral compression Fractures of the spine (vertebra) can cause severe ”band-like” pain that radia
The carbon-nitrogen-oxygen cycle of The Sun The carbon-nitrogen-oxygen cycle of The Sun
Quartz: the Silicon-Oxygen Mineral, SiO2 Quartz: the Silicon-Oxygen Mineral, SiO2
Body systems and their major functions. Body systems and their major functions.
Other Body Systems Help You Use Digested Nutrients Body systems Other Body Systems Help You Use Digested Nutrients Body systems
Body plan of an aquatic snail and micrograph of a radula. Body plan of an aquatic snail and micrograph of a radula.
Video: Antidiuretic hormone (vasoconstriction, water reabsorption & sweat inhibition)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library