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Explain carbon monoxide poisoning.

Carbon monoxide is a colourless, odourles gas produced by burning of wood, fuels etc. The replacement of oxygen with carbon monoxide in red blood cells in our body leads to carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide poisoning causes tissue damage and may even lead to death.


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