Asked by Nathan Vandervoort on Jun 04, 2024

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What is caused by carbon monoxide poisoning? 

A)  sped up reflexes 
B)  headaches and dizziness 
C)  too much oxygen in the blood 
D)  sharpened thinking and perceptions

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

A potentially fatal condition caused by inhaling carbon monoxide gas, which prevents the blood from carrying oxygen to cells, tissues, and organs.

Headaches and Dizziness

Common medical symptoms that can result from a variety of causes, ranging from mild conditions such as dehydration to more serious health issues.

Blood

A vital fluid in humans and other animals that transports oxygen and nutrients to the body's cells and carries away waste products.

  • Realize the health-related effects emanating from different air pollutants.
  • Distinguish between outdoor and indoor air pollutants and their health effects.
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Frederick MaxeyJun 11, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Carbon monoxide poisoning can cause headaches, dizziness, nausea, weakness, confusion, and can lead to seizures, coma, and even death. It reduces the amount of oxygen that can be transported in the blood, leading to tissue damage and organ failure. Speeded up reflexes and sharpened thinking and perceptions are not common symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning, and having too much oxygen in the blood is also not a symptom of this condition.