Why is exposure to carbon monoxide so hazardous to the body?

What will be an ideal response?


Hemoglobin has a high affinity for carbon monoxide. Therefore, hemoglobin that combines with
carbon monoxide is unavailable to carry oxygen to supply to the needy tissues of the body.

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Small organic molecules called ________ function as enzyme cofactors.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Which chemical controls blood vessel dilation?

a. acetylcholine b. nitric oxide c. serotonin d. endorphins e. dopamine

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Explain how Helicobacter pylori is able to resist the unfavorable environment of the stomach in order to cause disease

What will be an ideal response?

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The structure at the tip of the red arrow is the ______ ______ of this enzyme.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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