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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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The correct Answer is:
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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  • Oxygen carrying capacity of blood isÂ

    A
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    0.3
    C
    0.4
    D
    0.5
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    A
    Carbon dioxide
    B
    Sulphur dioxide
    C
    CFC
    D
    Carbon monoxide
  • Which one of these gases, when inhaled, reduces the oxygen carrying capacity of blood?

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    CFC
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    Carbon dioxide
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    D
    Carbon monoxide
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