When Blood Passes Through Systemic Capillaries, the Oxygen Saturation of Hemoglobin

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Multiple Choice

When blood passes through systemic capillaries, the oxygen saturation of hemoglobin changes

• A) from about 98% to about 75% saturated.
• B) from about 40% to about 80% saturated.
• C) from about 70% saturated to about 99% saturated.
• D) from about 99% saturated to about 25% saturated.

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