Hypoxia

Definition-

Hypoxia means, lack of oxygen concentration in tissue.

Types-

(Please remember these four types of hypoxia in sequence)

1. Hypoxic hypoxia – due to decrease partial pressure of oxygen

2. Anemic hypoxia – due to loss of RBC

3. Stagnant hypoxia – due to blockage of blood supply

4. Histotoxic hypoxia – due to toxins, body tissue aren’t able to utilize oxygen.