Shifts in the Oxyhemoglobin Dissociation Curve Represent the

question 9

Multiple Choice

Shifts in the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve represent the

• A) effect of carbonic anhydrase on the uptake of CO₂.
• B) ability of blood to pick up more CO₂ when PaO₂ is low.
• C) amount of hydrogen in solution in the blood.
• D) changes in hemoglobin affinity for oxygen.

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