Carriage of O2 - Importance of Haemoglobin (PK6) Flashcards
1
Q
2 ways oxygen is carried in blood
A
- Dissolved in plasma
- Bound to haemoglobin
2
Q
Why is haemoglobin needed?
A
- Only 15ml/min O2 is delivered in solution
- This is not even the minimal O2 requirement of the body
