Select the Correct Statement About Oxygen Transport in Blood

question 45

Multiple Choice

Select the correct statement about oxygen transport in blood.

• A) During normal activity, a molecule of hemoglobin returning to the lungs carries one molecule of O₂.
• B) During conditions of acidosis, hemoglobin is able to carry oxygen more efficiently.
• C) Increased BPG levels in the red blood cells enhance oxygen-carrying capacity.
• D) A 50% oxygen saturation level of blood returning to the lungs might indicate an activity level higher than normal.

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