2006-10-03 05:05:05 · 9 answers · asked by famethug 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
There is a great deal of evidence to show that high concentrations (ppm) of ozone, created by high concentrations of pollution and daylight UV rays at the earth's surface, can harm lung function and irritate the respiratory system. There has also been shown to be a connection between increased ozone caused by thunderstorms and hospital admissions of asthma sufferers. Ozone has been found to convert cholesterol in the blood stream to plaque (which causes hardening and narrowing of arteries). The cause-and-effect relationship of how the Ozone is created in the body and what it does is still under consideration and still suspect to interpretation since other body chemical processes can trigger the same reactions. Air quality guidelines such as those from the World Health Organization are based on detailed studies of what levels can cause measurable health effects.
A team headed by Dr. Paul Wentworth Jr. of the Department of Chemistry at the Scripps Research Institute has shown strong evidence linking the antibody-catalyzed water-oxidation pathway of the human immune response to the production of ozone. Moreover, it is believed that the powerful oxidizing properties of ozone may be a contributing factor of inflammation.
Ozone has also been proven to form specific, cholesterol-derived metabolites that are thought to facilitate the build-up and pathogenesis of atherosclerotic plaques (A form of heart disease). These metabolites have been confirmed as naturally occurring in human atherosclerotic arteries and are categorized into a class of secosterols termed “Atheronals”, generated by ozonolysis of cholesterol's double bond to form a 5,6 secosterol as well as a secondary condensation product via aldolization.
2006-10-03 05:07:27 · answer #1 · answered by Mag999nus 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Breathing Ozone
2016-12-11 16:48:19 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they would suffocate, horribly. The human lungs and hemoglobin are designed to absorb O2 not O3, thus, if breathing pure ozone, the person would die. Further, ozone is extremely corrosive to living tissue....high concentrations would literally destroy the lungs in a matter of minutes.
2006-10-03 05:14:35 · answer #3 · answered by mzJakes 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
In addition to all this, the interaction of our bodies with O3 would cause the formation of free radicals which can cause the type of cellular damage that can lead to cancer.
2006-10-03 05:15:23 · answer #4 · answered by Wally M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oxygen is the most poisonous substance to humans. Its free radicals are very powerful; ozone spontaneously forms 02 and oxygen radicals. Death would be quite quick, but painful.
2006-10-03 08:47:48 · answer #5 · answered by Bacteria Boy 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The lungs would be damaged very quickly and the person would die. Ozone is toxic.
2006-10-03 05:24:41 · answer #6 · answered by Stewart H 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It would oxidize (burn) the lining of their nose, mouth, throat, and lungs. It's quite poisonous.
2006-10-03 05:08:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Grow old quicker.
2006-10-03 05:19:39 · answer #8 · answered by ag_iitkgp 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
By getting, you know, poisoned by fumes....
2006-10-03 05:12:40 · answer #9 · answered by Lil' Gay Monster 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋