A Shift to the Left of the Oxyhemoglobin Dissociation Curve

question 20

Multiple Choice

A shift to the left of the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve would cause which physiologic alteration?

• A) Better tissue perfusion
• B) Lower SpO₂
• C) Decreased hemoglobin affinity for O₂
• D) Impaired tissue oxygen delivery

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