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Carbon monoxide blocks the ability of the blood to oxygenate the body because it?
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deatroys the number of circulating red blood cells
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∙ 12y agoIt blocks the transport of oxygen in the blood. It more readily binds to the red blood cells than oxygen and can therefor cause death if enough of it is inhaled.
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What is the chemical in cigarette smoke that reduces the ability of blood to carry oxygen?
carbon monoxide
Why is the reaction between nitrogen monoxide and carbon monoxide very fast?
Because they are alkanes therefore, they can be attached to each other easily (alkanes means that both nitrogen monoxide and carbon monoxide are single-bonded).
What form of pollution has one oxygen atom but is still poisonous but you cant see it or smell it?
Carbon Monoxide carbon monoxide carbon monoxide I believe
What is the purpose of carbon monoxide gas detectors?
The purpose of carbon monoxide gas detectors is to alert individuals to the presence of carbon monoxide (CO) gas in the air. Carbon monoxide is a colorless and odorless gas that can be toxic and even fatal in high concentrations. These detectors are important for detecting and preventing carbon monoxide poisoning and can potentially save lives by triggering an alarm when CO levels are dangerous.
Is carbon monoxide less harmfull then carbon dioxide?
No. Small concentrations of carbon monoxide are potentially lethal. Carbon monoxide requires higher concentrations.
An ingredient in tobacco smoke that seriously limits the body's ability to use oxygen is?
Carbon monoxide seriously limits the body's ability to use oxygen.
Are cyanide and Carbon monoxide nerve agents?
No. Carbon monoxide interferes with the ability of your blood to carry oxygen while cyanide interferes with cellular respiration.
What is the formula for carbon monoxide?
CO because Carbon Monoxide means one carbon atom for one oxygen atom.
Will a candle set off a carbon monoxide detector?
No, because candles do not give off Carbon Monoxide.
Which is heavier carbon monoxide or oxygen?
Oxygen. Because , mass of carbon monoxide is 28, whereas that of oxygen is 32.
What hinders the body's ability to absorb needed amounts of oxygen?
Carbon Monoxide
Can you get sick in a MRI because you have carbon monoxide poisoning?
No. Carbon monoxide is a product of incomplete combustion. You will not find it in an MRI
What chemical agent interferes with the ability to transfer oxygen to the the cells?
This substance is carbon monoxide.
What is the chemical in cigarette smoke that reduces the ability of blood to carry oxygen?
carbon monoxide
Why carbon monoxide is used in DLCO studies instead of oxygen is because carbon monoxide is?
neither diffusion nnor perfusion limited
What substance interferes with the body's ability to carry oxygen?
The substance that makes it difficult for the blood to carry oxygen throughout the body is carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is also poisonous the cells in the body.
What is the chemical agent that interferes with the body's ability to transfer oxygen to cells?
This gas is carbon monoxide.
