Question

Which of these symptoms can be caused by exposure to carbon monoxide?

• A. Increased appetite and weight gain
• B. Hallucinations and delusions
• C. Difficulty breathing, exhaustion, and dizziness
• D. Unusual skin rashes

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Difficulty breathing, exhaustion, and dizziness

• The predominant source of carbon monoxide (CO) in ambient air is from motor vehicles.

• Carbon monoxide diffuses across the lung tissues and into the bloodstream, making it difficult for the body's cells to bind to oxygen. This lack of oxygen damages tissues and cells.

• Exposure to carbon monoxide can cause difficulties in breathing, exhaustion, dizziness, and other flu-like symptoms.

• Exposure to high levels of carbon monoxide can lead to death.

• Carbon Monoxide is a major air pollutant.