23.6 O_2 and CO_2 transport in the blood Flashcards
1
Q
an incrase in PCO_2 causes what change in pH?
A
decrease in pH (more acidic)
2
Q
increased temp decreases the tendency for O_2 to remain bound, which means what at the tissue level?
A
as temp increases (or metabolism increases temp), more O_2 is released to the tissues
3
Q
what does carbonic anhydrase do?
A
causes CO_2 and H_2O to combine reversably to for H_2CO_3 which ionizes to H^+ and HCO_3^-
