Give any two effects of carbon monoxide poisoning.

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In the presence of carbon monoxide, haemoglobin readily combines to form a stable compound called carboxyhaemoglobin.
The formation of carboxyhaemoglobin prevents the binding of oxygen with haemoglobin and less haemoglobin is available for oxygen transport depriving the cells of oxygen.

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अध्याय 8: Respiration and Circulation - Short Answer 1

अध्याय 8 Respiration and Circulation
Short Answer 1 | Q 3

What is 'photophosphorylation'?

Describe non-cyclic photophosphorylation with schematic representation. Give its significance.

Define Bohr effect and Haldane effect.

With the help of labelled diagram explain the exchange of gases between alveolus and capillary.

Explain the mechanism of breathing.

Which of the following is CORRECT with reference to oxygen dissociation curve?

Blood contains C0₂ in the form of ____________.

Observe the figures given in figure (A) and (B) and answer the following.

Which of the figures A or B indicates the process of inhalation and which the process of exhalation?
In the figure label the arrows and indicate the direction of

In breathing movements, air volume can be estimated by ______.

Which of the following is correct regarding pneumotoxic centres?