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Carbon monoxide gas binds strongly to the iron atom of hemoglobin in blood how does this action cause harm to the body?
This bonding dose not allow for the bonding of oxygen to the hemoglobin. Therefore the blood is unable to bring much needed oxygen to the body. The lac of oxygen leads to death.
Would breathing pure oxygen cause a large increase in oxygen transport by the blood in a person with a low alveolar oxygen?
We know that our blood has a pigment called Haemoglobin,which gives characteristic red colour to blood.A haemoglobin molecule carries a maximum of 4 oxygen molecules,and is called 100% saturated when it does so.So,breathing pure oxygen doesn't increase the transport of oxygen.
How could the widespread misuse of the fertilizer lead to an imbalance in thr oxygen cycle?
it could wash into the river or streams which can cause dramatic effects.
What happens when oil is mixed with oxygen?
oil residue in an oxygen regulator connection may cause an explosion. Also when oxygen is mixed in a refrigeration system with a refrigerant like R410A which has oil in it, it can cause an explosion.
Can hypothyroid cause low oxygen when sleelping?
no
If a horse has a low RBC in his blood work What does this mean?
RBC is red blood cell count, they carry oxygen through the blood stream, could cause anemia.
Cause for low blood oxygen?
Low blood oxygen has many causes, often respiratory disorders, and can cause tissue hypoxia as the blood is not supplying enough oxygen to the body. Hypoxemia is the medical term used to refer to this condition.
What could go wrong if blood type A is put in a patient having blood type B?
The antibodies in blood group B will destroy the blood group A cells. They will actually cause clumping and therefore clots which will cause a heart attack.
What can cause A dogs blood to thicken?
If its severe thickening, it could be poison.. By then it might be too late to it, there is also blood disorder having to do with the over reproduction of red blood cells
What could cause chills if there's no infection?
There are a number of things that could cause chills if you have no infection including a cool draft. You may also get chills from having low iron levels in the blood.
Could breathing oxygen cause cancer?
No. Oxygen is a requirements to survive
What effect does carbon have?
Carbon monoxide binds hemoglobin in blood more tightly than oxygen. This prevents oxygen from binding to blood cells and can cause death due to a lack of oxygen.
What could cause oxygen depletion in a basement?
Breathing
I handled mercury as a child and am now having seizures could this be the cause of the seizures?
Have your doctor order blood tests for heavy metals. There could well be a correlation. Please do it soon.
Can having a hernia cause you spit up blood?
yes
I am breathing oxygen from oxygen tanks for about 2hrs a day since i had a stroke. is it beneficial or harmful?
The oxygen in the tank is certainly not harmful, but only benefits you if your body is having difficulty absorbing oxygen from the regular air. Low blood oxygen can cause a lot of problems, so you are best to follow your doctor's advice, take the oxygen and make it easier for your body to heal.
What problems does anaemia cause?
Anemia can cause many different problems if left uncontrolled. Anemia is when there is not a lot of healthy red blood cells. Not having enough healthy red blood cells can lead to not having oxygen circulating your body. If your body is not getting enough oxygen circulating the body, it can lead to being fatigue and tired. In addition, if your body continues to make defective red blood cells, it can lead to spleen damage and liver damage. Anemia can be managed with iron or folic acid pills.
