Science, asked by vidushi1173, 10 months ago

what is the cause of formation of carboxy hemoglobin? how is harmful for us?​

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Answered by paras61310
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Explanation:

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Carbon monoxide as a poison

Conversion of most Hb to COHb results in death - known medically as carboxyhemoglobinemia or carbon monoxide poisoning. Smaller amounts COHb lead to oxygen deprivation of the body causing tiredness, dizziness, and unconsciousness. COHb increases risk of blood clot.

Answered by manashvi2006
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Answer:

Refer the Explanation

Explanation:

When large amount of carbon monoxide is inhaled by us , carbon monoxide combines with Haemoglobin ( the red pigment in RBC cells) forming Carboxy Haemoglobin .

Effects-

  • May lead to death during to low amount of oxygen in the blood.
  • Heart failure
  • Brain damage
  • If amount is small , tiredness , going unconscious are some symptoms

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