Breathing and Exchange of GasesHard
Question
When man inhales air containing normal concentration of O2, but also carbon monoxide, he suffers from suffocation because :
Options
A.CO reacts with O2 reducing percentage of O2 in the air
B.Haemoglobin combines with CO instead of with O2 and product cannot dissociate
C.CO affects the diaphragm and intercostal muscles
D.CO affects the nerve of the lungs
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