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What percentage of the total body mass does the human brain account for?
What percentage of the total body mass does the human brain account for?
How long can the 7 mL of O2 circulating through the brain last to supply its metabolic requirements?
How long can the 7 mL of O2 circulating through the brain last to supply its metabolic requirements?
In Rossen et al.'s experiment, how quickly did individuals lose consciousness when deprived of O2?
In Rossen et al.'s experiment, how quickly did individuals lose consciousness when deprived of O2?
What is the term used to describe adequate ventilation as the key aspect of resuscitation?
What is the term used to describe adequate ventilation as the key aspect of resuscitation?
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What can periods of anoxia as brief as 3 minutes lead to?
What can periods of anoxia as brief as 3 minutes lead to?
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What is the most common cause of transient loss of consciousness in the dental field according to the text?
What is the most common cause of transient loss of consciousness in the dental field according to the text?
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Why does the tongue fall into the hypopharynx in unconscious patients?
Why does the tongue fall into the hypopharynx in unconscious patients?
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What is the primary focus of resuscitation in an unconscious patient?
What is the primary focus of resuscitation in an unconscious patient?
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Why is airway management crucial in maintaining consciousness?
Why is airway management crucial in maintaining consciousness?
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What happens if an unconscious patient experiences total airway obstruction?
What happens if an unconscious patient experiences total airway obstruction?
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How does the brain derive most of its energy under normal conditions?
How does the brain derive most of its energy under normal conditions?
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What happens if the brain does not receive a continuous supply of oxygen?
What happens if the brain does not receive a continuous supply of oxygen?
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