Low PH Alters Hemoglobin Structure So That Oxygen Binds Less

question 139

Multiple Choice

Low pH alters hemoglobin structure so that oxygen binds less strongly to hemoglobin at low PO2. This increases the effectiveness of

• A) external respiration.
• B) internal respiration.
• C) carbon dioxide transport.
• D) hemoglobin synthesis.
• E) acid-base balance.

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