Hypoxia is the primary problem related to near-drowning victims.

Hypoxia is the primary problem related to near-drowning victims.

The first organ that sustains irreversible damage after submersion in water is the:
A . Kidney (urinary system)
B . Brain (nervous system)
C . Heart (circulatory system)
D . Lungs (respiratory system)

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Answer: B

Explanation:

(A) The kidney can survive after 30 minutes of water submersion.

(B) The cerebral neurons sustain irreversible damage after 4C6 minutes of water submersion.

(C) The heart can survive up to 30 minutes of water submersion.

(D) The lungs can survive up to 30 minutes of water submersion.