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Hello,does brain hypoxii affect shape of head? and does hypoxii react with alcohol?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Brain: Brain hypoxia would effect the brain anatomy and that can effect the skull in a developing person. Alcohol and hypoxia would both cause reduction in mental status.

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Answered 7/15/2019

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