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Hypoxia is the primary problem related to near-drowning victims. The first organ that sustains irreversible damage after submersion in water is the:
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The kidney can survive after 30 minutes of water submersion. The cerebral neurons sustain irreversible damage after 4-6 minutes of water submersion. The heart can survive up to 30 minutes of water submersion. The lungs can survive up to 30 minutes of water submersion.