Which of the following is characteristic of carbon monoxide?
A) It generally takes several days for a toxic level to accumulate in the body.
B) Its symptoms mimic the flu, but it tends to cause a higher fever than the flu.
C) It is an odorless gas that can kill a person by causing severe hypoxia.
D) It is a tasteless gas that is produced by household appliances like electric furnaces.
C
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