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The blue baby syndrome results from |
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a) |
Excess of chloride |
b) |
Methaemoglobin |
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c) |
Excess of dissolved oxygen |
d) |
Excess of TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) |
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The blue baby syndrome results from |
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a) |
Excess of chloride |
b) |
Methaemoglobin |
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c) |
Excess of dissolved oxygen |
d) |
Excess of TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) |
(b)
Excess nitrate combines with haemoglobin and forms non-functional methaemoglobine that inhibits oxygen transport. It is known as methaemoglobinemia or blue baby syndrome.