Haematology Flashcards

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Why does the oxygen dissociation curve shift to the right in chronic anaemia? (3)

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  1. lack of haemoglobin leads to a reduced ability to carry oxygen in the blood.
  2. results in raised levels of 2,3-diphosphoglycerate within red blood cells
  3. reduces affinity of haemoglobin for oxygen
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