Abnormal Hemoglobins Have a Lower Affinity for Oxygen

question 16

True/False

Abnormal hemoglobins have a lower affinity for oxygen.

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Definitions:

Temporal Artery

A major artery on each side of the head, above the temple, which supplies blood to the brain and other parts of the head.

Scanner

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Radial Artery

An artery located in the groove on the thumb side of the inner wrist, where the pulse is taken on adults.

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