Which of the Following Can Shift the Hemoglobin-Oxygen Dissociation Curve

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following can shift the hemoglobin-oxygen dissociation curve to the left?

• A) Increases in 2,3-diphosphoglycerate (2,3-DPG)
• B) Acidosis
• C) Increase in body temperature (fever)
• D) All of the above
• E) None of the above

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Definitions:

Stretch Reflexes

Reflex actions initiated by stretching the muscles, which in turn respond by contracting, contributing to posture and locomotion.

Proper Posture

The alignment and positioning of the body in a way that reduces stress on muscles, joints, and ligaments during activity or at rest.

Lateral Gray Horns

Regions located in the spinal cord that contain neuron cell bodies involved in the control of autonomic (involuntary) functions.

Autonomic Motor Neurons

Nerve cells that control involuntary actions of the muscles and glands, part of the autonomic nervous system.