➤ It is the basic structure of classes of organic compounds (proteins, fats, carbohydrates, nucleic acids).

➤ It is a component of bone tissue.

➤ It is involved in biochemical reactions (glycolysis, Krebs cycle, metabolism), regulation of the body's acidity and maintains the acid-base balance.

➤ It is accompanied by the development of hypoxia, hypercapnia, acidosis, weight gain, cardiovascular disease, insulin resistance, and dental decalcification.

➤ Leads to loss of energy integrity, hypoxia, decreased brain activity, ketosis, and complete systemic atrophy.

➤ C (carbolene, activated carbon) - Tablets, 0.25 g, 0.5 g, - a strong adsorbent.

➤C₉H₈O₄ (Acetylsalicylic acid) - Tablet. 500mg

➤ CO₂ mixed with O₂ - for inhalation - stimulation of the respiratory center.

➤ Drinks containing CO₂ - increase secretory and motor function of the digestive tract.

➤ NaHCO₃ - baking soda, antacid agent.

➤ Included in many medicines: antibiotics, antipyretics.

➤ It is used in case of intoxication.

➤ Carbon is a component of coal ash, which has been used to treat shingles, tooth decay, and jaundice.

➤ Coal dust causes anthracosis, a lung disease;

➤ CO - carbon monoxide;

➤ Carboxyhemoglobin (HbCO) is formed in the blood;

➤ Interacts with enzymes containing Fe;

➤ Inhalation of CO₂ causes respiratory tract damage, vertigo, cephalgia.

➤ Antidote: oxygen.

➤ The element is the #1 organogen, forming strong chemical bonds between atoms that can be broken at the same time and form many chemical compounds.

➤ More than 20 million compounds are known.

➤ Allotropic modifications: diamond, graphite, carbine, fullerene, graphene (1 atom thick film).

➤ The amount of radioactive ¹⁴C is used to determine the age of ancient objects.