How Is Oxygen Transported in the Blood

question 10

Multiple Choice

How is oxygen transported in the blood?

• A) 1-2% dissolved in plasma; 98-99% as oxyhemoglobin
• B) 10-20% dissolved in plasma; 80-90% as oxyhemoglobin
• C) 50% dissolved in plasma; 50% as oxyhemoglobin
• D) 98-99% dissolved in plasma; 1-2% as oxyhemoglobin

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