AIPMT PRELIMS2006Zoology-Human Health and Disease

AIPMT PRELIMS 2006 Zoology Environmental Health MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

The 'blue baby' syndrome results from:

A

excess fo chloride

B

methaemoglobin

C

excess of dissolved oxygen

D

excess of TDS (Total Dissolved Solids)

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Blue baby syndrome is caused by the presence of methaemoglobin in the blood, which reduces oxygen transport.

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