Asked in ETEA MDCAT 2017 2017Moderate

If a new born baby possesses carboxyhemoglobin instead of the oxyhemoglobin, the condition may be:

Correct answer: C. Cyanosis

  • A. Embolism
  • B. Atherosclensis
  • C. Cyanosis
  • D. Arteriosclerosis

Explanation

Cyanosis indicates there may be decreased oxygen attached to red blood cells in the bloodstream. It may suggest a problem with the lungs or heart so option C is correct as carboxyhemoglobin reduces blood supply to the body

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