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Why Do We Die Without Oxygen?
we are discussing about the role of oxygen in maintaining life. Our homework now is why do we die when we are shot, stabbed at the heart, or strangled, that is, we lose oxygen? please..i need your help.
Sat, 2 Jul 2011
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In case of any such incidents, the supply to all the organs stops, no oxygen reaches the tissues which is vital for survival of all the tissues. The tissues start dying in the absence of oxygen.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
drtayalrakhi@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
In case of any such incidents, the supply to all the organs stops, no oxygen reaches the tissues which is vital for survival of all the tissues. The tissues start dying in the absence of oxygen.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
drtayalrakhi@gmail.com
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