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How does carbon monoxide disrupt oxygen distribution to the cells? (3 points) It restricts air flow through the bronchi. It reduces the surface area of alveolar sacs. It binds to hemoglobin in red blood cells. It does not directly affect oxygen distribution.

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it binds to hemoglobin with greater affinity than oxygen does.
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