As Blood Flows Through Peripheral Tissues, What Occurs Regarding the Hemoglobin

question 66

Multiple Choice

As blood flows through peripheral tissues, what occurs regarding the hemoglobin molecules of RBCs?

• A) Hemoglobin binds oxygen and releases its bound carbon dioxide.
• B) Hemoglobin releases carbon dioxide and oxygen.
• C) Hemoglobin binds oxygen and carbon dioxide.
• D) Hemoglobin binds carbon dioxide and releases its bound oxygen.
• E) Hemoglobin gains an increase in its oxygen-carrying capacity.

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