The Conversion of HbO₂ to Deoxygenated Hb Does Which of the Following

question 77

Multiple Choice

The conversion of HbO₂ to deoxygenated Hb does which of the following?
1) Decreases blood carbon dioxide content.
2) Enhances carbon dioxide loading on Hb.
3) Helps buffer H⁺ ions.

• A)2 and 3 only
• B)1 and 2 only
• C)3 only
• D)1, 2, and 3

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