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Which of the following statements is true regarding hypoxia?
Question

Which of the following statements is true regarding hypoxia?

A.

Cyanosis is an early sign of hypoxia

B.

Cyanosis is a late sign of hypoxia

C.

Cyanosis never occurs in hypoxia

D.

Cyanosis occurs only in CO poisoning

Correct option is B

Cyanosis appears when deoxygenated Hb > 5 g/dl. Hence, it is a late sign of hypoxia, not early. Early signs = restlessness, tachycardia.
Explanation of options: (a) ✘ Early signs = irritability, tachycardia, not cyanosis. (b) ✔ Correct; cyanosis is late manifestation. (c) ✘ Cyanosis can occur in hypoxia if Hb adequate. (d) ✘ In CO poisoning, skin may appear cherry red, not cyanotic.

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