What happen when the exposure to carbon monoxide (from coal gas) is extremely dangerous and can kill a patient? - Study24x7
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What happen when the exposure to carbon monoxide (from coal gas) is extremely dangerous and can kill a patient?

A

The compound carboxy-haemoglobin (COHb) it forms with haemoglobin can gradually clot the blood resulting in circulatory failure.

B

COHb reduces the ability of blood to transport oxygen by rupturing a vast majority of erythrocytes.

C

COHb is stable compound and thus deprives blood of its ability to transport oxygen.

D

COHb greatly modifies the structure of haemoglobin thus making it lose its affinity for oxygen.

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