A man is found lying unconscious on the floor of his apartment during a very cold period.A space heater is nearby.His lips appear to be cherry red in color.He might be suffering from
A)carbon dioxide poisoning
B)sulfur dioxide poisoning
C)carbon monoxide poisoning
D)excessive oxygen intake
E)any of these is possible

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The cherry red coloration of the man's lips suggest carbon monoxide poisoning, which is a common issue during cold periods when people use space heaters or other types of heating equipment. Carbon monoxide can build up and cause poisoning, leading to symptoms such as unconsciousness and cherry red lips. The other options (A, B, D) are less likely causes for the symptoms described.

A Man Is Found Lying Unconscious on the Floor of His