Asked by Lauren Wyatt on Apr 29, 2024
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What is the chemical name for hemoglobin when it is bound to CO?
A) Cohemoglobin
B) Hemoglobin
C) Carboxyhemoglobin
D) Oxyhemoglobin
Hemoglobin
A protein found in red blood cells responsible for transporting oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body and returning carbon dioxide back to the lungs.
CO
Carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas formed by incomplete combustion of carbon-containing materials, toxic to humans and animals when inhaled.
Carboxyhemoglobin
A complex formed by the binding of carbon monoxide to hemoglobin, which can impede the blood's ability to transport oxygen.
- Acquire knowledge on hemoglobin's physiological contribution to oxygen and carbon dioxide transportation, and the disruption caused by toxins like CO.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on hemoglobin's physiological contribution to oxygen and carbon dioxide transportation, and the disruption caused by toxins like CO.
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