O2 dissociation curve Flashcards
1
Q
what does a right shift mean
A
lower O2 affinity
2
Q
what does left shift mean
A
higher O2 affinity
3
Q
what causes right shift in O2 curve
A
increase in CO2, 2,3-DPG, temperature and H conc
decrease in pH
4
Q
what causes left shift in O2 curve
A
decrease in CO2, 2,3-DPG, temperature and H conc
increase in pH
