What Is the Effect of Increased Acidity in the Blood

question 39

Multiple Choice

What is the effect of increased acidity in the blood?

• A) It decreases the level of hydrogen ions in the blood.
• B) It decreases the O₂ available for tissues.
• C) It increases hemoglobin's affinity to CO.
• D) It facilitates O₂ dissociation from hemoglobin.
• E) It shifts the oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve to the left.

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