Question

Newborn infants that are exposed to nitrate poisoning are sald to be suffering from _________ also known as ________.​

Answer 1

Methemoglobinemia; blue baby syndrome

Step-by-step explanation:

Nitrate poisoning in newborn infants causes methemoglobinemia, also known as blue baby syndrome.

Nitrates in the body are converted to nitrites, which oxidize the Fe²⁺ in one of the hemoglobin (Hb) sub-units to Fe³⁺, forming methemoglobin (metHb).

The three remaining sub-units get an increased affinity for oxygen so, even though metHb is oxygen-rich, it does not give up its oxygen to the tissues.

Excess metHb gives the blood a dark bluish-brown colour, so babies with methemoglobinemia usually exhibit cyanosis (a bluish cast to the skin).

Answer 2

Answer: Anoxia, Blue baby Syndrome

What are the two correct terms for nitrate poisoning in newborn infants?

Newborn infants that are exposed to nitrate poisoning are said to be suffering from (Hypoxia, Anoxia, Malnutrition, Denitrification) also known as (Hunger, Thirst, Blue Baby Syndrome, Jaundice).

Step-by-step explanation:

The Definition of Anoxia means lack of oxygen.

Blue baby syndrome can refer to a number of conditions that affect oxygen transportation in the blood, resulting in blueness of the skin in babies. Both of these conditions cause cyanosis, or a bluish discoloration of skin or mucous membranes. Normally, oxygenated blood appears red and deoxygenated blood has more of a blue appearance. In babies with low levels of oxygen or mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood, the blood can have a blue or purple color, causing cyanosis.

Blue baby syndrome also known as methemoglobinemia, is a blood disorder that occurs due to intake of water which is contaminated with large amount of nitrates. Inside the body nitrates metabolise and convert to nitrites which then bind with oxy-haemoglobins and convert them to metheglobin.