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Which term describes the loss of consciousness that occurs when the body cannot get the oxygen it needs?
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Asphyxia is characterized by excess carbon dioxide and a lack of oxygen in the blood. It results from insufficient air oxygen or respiratory interference.
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What describes oxygen?
Oxygen is a light, odourless and colourless gas
Most of the atmospheric oxygen occurs as a result of photosynthesis From which of the following molecules is the oxygen derived?
The oxygen in photosynthesis is derived from water.
What best describes the earth's atmosphere?
mostly nitrogen with 21% oxygen
What is oxygen's texture?
Oxygen does not have a texture. A texture the visual quality of a material and as I am sure you know you cannot see oxygen.
What type of bond occurs when calcium atoms react with oxygen atoms?
The bonds are ionic.
What term describes the loss of consciousness caused by a lack of oxygen in air that is breathed in?
asphyxia
When can the Krebs cycle not occur?
when oxygen is not present
Why do humans lose consciousness?
Humans lose consciousness when the oxygen supply to the brain gets low.
What is a fainting spell?
A fainting spell is a sudden, short-lived loss of consciousness. It results in complete recovery. It occurs because there has been a temporary shortage of oxygen and/or glucose (sugar) to the brain.
Also known as fainting?
Fainting is a brief loss of consciousness that occurs due to a insufficient supply of blood/oxygen to the brain. Symptoms: -Brief loss of consciousness. -May collapse without warning. -Will soon regain consciousness. If this is not brief...call for AMBULANCE!
Which of the following choices describes an oxygen deficient atmosphere?
An oxygen deficient atmosphere is one that lacks a sufficient amount of oxygen to support human or animal life. It can occur in environments where oxygen is depleted, such as in confined spaces or areas with high levels of carbon dioxide, gases, or chemicals that displace oxygen. Breathing in an oxygen deficient atmosphere can lead to suffocation or loss of consciousness.
What causes a person to lose consciousness by holding their breath?
Lack of oxygen to the brain.
Reduction of oxygen which forms water occurs during?
The reduction of oxygen that forms water occurs during respiration. It occurs when oxygen and hydrogen mix to form what is called metabolic water.
What describes oxygen?
Oxygen is a light, odourless and colourless gas
What normally occurs whether or not oxygen oxygen is present?
Glycolysis
Is oxygen present at 210 km occurs as atomic oxygen?
No .
What will happen when the blood contains too little oxygen?
The body will lose consciousness and then die.
