Hemoglobin Has a Greater Affinity for Carbon Monoxide Than Oxygen

question 14

Multiple Choice

Hemoglobin has a greater affinity for carbon monoxide than oxygen.Which of the following would you predict to be a symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning?

• A) hyperactivity
• B) increased blood pH
• C) decreased exhalation of oxygen
• D) increased heart rate
• E) decreased ATP production

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