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Choose the correct answer. Nervous system is affected due to the shortage of

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Choose the correct answer.

Nervous system is affected due to the shortage of
  1. oxygen
  2. sulphur
  3. carbon
  4. nitrogen

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A - oxygen
Neurons depend on a continuous oxygen supply; even a few minutes of oxygen shortage (hypoxia) damages the nervous system. Sulphur, carbon and nitrogen shortages are not what affects the nervous system, so the answer is oxygen.

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