Patients with Chronic Hypoxia (Low O₂ Levels)due to Decreased Lung

question 41

Multiple Choice

Patients with chronic hypoxia (low O₂ levels) due to decreased lung function may adapt by increasing their circulating BPG levels.Predict which of the following will be true for such a patient.

• A)p₅₀ for O₂ will be decreased.
• B)p₅₀ for O₂ will be increased.
• C)The R-state of hemoglobin will be favored.
• D)O₂ binding to hemoglobin will be hyperbolic.
• E)None of the above

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