A fire sufferer was taken from a burning house. He has no burn but was unconscious due to carbon monoxide poisoning. Explain the cause of persistent unconsciousness. Carbon monoxide forms:


(Explain the cause of persistent unconsciousness. Carbon monoxide forms)Carboxyhemoglobin

Hemic (blood)

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