Carbon Monoxide Is Lethal Because It

question 91

Multiple Choice

Carbon monoxide is lethal because it

• A)reduces CO₂ and slows breathing.
• B)increases CO₂ and causes seizures.
• C)binds hemoglobin preventing oxygen binding.
• D)increases oxygen unloading at the cells.

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