RAFF Exit Exam • Set 2 Question 4 of 30
When human body exposed to carbon monoxide, more oxygen goes to blood
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Direct Answer
Option B: false
Carbon monoxide (CO) binds to haemoglobin in red blood cells with a much higher affinity than oxygen. This reduces the blood's capacity to transport oxygen to tissues, leading to oxygen deprivation, not increased oxygen delivery.
All Options
A
true
B
false
(Correct Answer)
Detailed Explanation & Context
Carbon monoxide (CO) binds to haemoglobin in red blood cells with a much higher affinity than oxygen. This reduces the blood's capacity to transport oxygen to tissues, leading to oxygen deprivation, not increased oxygen delivery.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Refresher Advanced Fire Fighting (RAFF).
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