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

Distinguish between inspiration and expiration.

______ nerve is located at the end of the eyes behind the retina.

Explain the mechanism of breathing.

The Tidal Volume of a normal person is ______.

Vital capacity is ______.

Make the correct pairs.

Column – I	Column – II
(P) IC	i. maximum volume of air breathe in after forced.
(Q) EC	ii. Volume of air present after expiration in lungs.
(R) VC	iii. Volume of air inhaled after expiration.
(S) FRC	iv. Volume of air present after expiration in lungs.

______ is formed when carbon monoxide combines with haemoglobin.

Which of the following is formed in RBCs when CO₂ combines with H₂O in presence of carbonic anhydrase?

What is Dead Space?

In HMP shunt, number of molecules of CO₂ evolved are ______.