HIF-1 and HIF-2 Can Help Increase the O₂-Carrying Ability of the Blood

question 35

Multiple Choice

HIF-1 and HIF-2 can help increase the O₂-carrying ability of the blood by

• A) increasing the secretion of erythropoietin.
• B) increasing ventilation rate.
• C) decreasing the diffusion distance at the lungs.
• D) increasing circulation rate.

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