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Which of the following gases reduces the...

Which of the following gases reduces the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood?

A

Nitric oxide

B

Carbon dioxide

C

Carbon Monoxide

D

Nitrous oxide

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C
The gas that reduces the capacity of the blood to carry oxygen is CARBON MONOXIDE. It gets deposited in the haemoglobin of Red Blood Cells (RBCs) and prevents proper oxygen carrying capacity.
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