Tobacco smoke contains carbon monoxide, which |
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a) |
Reduces the oxygen-carrying capacity of blood |
b) |
Causes gastric ulcers |
c) |
Raises blood pressure |
d) |
Is carcinogenic |
Tobacco smoke contains carbon monoxide, which |
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a) |
Reduces the oxygen-carrying capacity of blood |
b) |
Causes gastric ulcers |
c) |
Raises blood pressure |
d) |
Is carcinogenic |
(a)
Carbon monoxide has higher affinity to combine with haemoglobin of blood than oxygen. Tobacco smoke also contains carbon monoxide, so it reduces the oxygen carrying capacity of blood.