Patients with Chronic Hypoxia (Low O₂ Levels) Due to Decreased

question 5

Multiple Choice

Patients with chronic hypoxia (low O₂ levels) due to decreased lung function may adapt by increasing their circulating BPG levels. Predict which outcome will be TRUE for such a patient.

• A) p₅₀ for O₂ will be decreased.
• B) p₅₀ for O₂ will be increased.
• C) The R-state of hemoglobin will be favored.
• D) O₂ binding to hemoglobin will be hyperbolic.
• E) None of the answers is correct.

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