Exchange & Transport Flashcards
1
Q
What is pO2?
A
Partial pressure of oxygen. The amount of oxygen dissolved in the blood. It determines hemoglobin’s affinity to oxygen.
2
Q
Dissociation curve shape
A
S-shaoed
3
Q
There is a thin […] wall in veins.
A
[muscle]
4
Q
Heart disease risk factors:
A
Obesity. Smoking. High blood pressure. Diet high in saturated fat and salt.
5
Q
Waterproof polymer lining xylem walls:
A
Lignin
6
Q
What does pO2 stand for?
A
Partial pressure (p) of oxygen (O2).
