Question

The "blue baby" syndrome results from
(1) Excess of total dissolved solids
(2) Formation of methaemoglobin
(3)Excess of chloride
(4)Excess of dissolved oxygen​

Answer 1

Explanation:

option b is right

Methaemoglobin is the main reason due to which a baby causes blue baby syndrome. It is caused when the baby drinks the formula which is made from nitrate rich water or the contaminated water.

Answer 2

Answer:

Correct option is D

Explanation:

Methaemoglobin

Blue baby syndrome occurs commonly when newborn babies have cyanotic heart defects. It is also called as methemoglobinemia. It is characterized by reduced ability of the blood to carry oxygen because of reduced levels of normal haemoglobin. Infants are most often affected and may seem healthy but show signs of blueness around the mouth, hands, and feet, hence the common name blue baby syndrome. These children may also have trouble breathing as well as vomiting and diarrhoea.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.