Exam questionKROK 1Medicine ยท 2013
Measurements of the arterial pCO2 and pO2 during an attack of bronchial asthma revealed hypercapnia and hypoxemia respectively. What kind of hypoxia occurred in this case?
Answer options
- Circulatory
- Tissue
- Respiratory
- Hemic
- Histotoxic
Correct answer
Respiratory
Explanation
Only Respiratory hypoxia can occur in Bronchial Asthma.
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