Carbon monoxide poisoning is extremely serious because carbon monoxide:

a. is odorless, colorless, and tasteless, making it undetectable without special equipment.
b. takes the place of oxygen in red blood cells, causing hypoxia.
c. even at low levels over a long period can cause dramatic effects.
d. all of the above.


Answer: d. all of the above.

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