O2 Transport By The Blood And Dissociation Curve Flashcards
1
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O2 is carried in the blood in what two forms?
A
In physical solution
In chemical form
2
Q
How is O2 carried in physical solution ?
A
As free O2 molecules dissolved in the blood
3
Q
How is O2 carried in chemical form?
A
O2 combines with iron of Hb, while still in the ferrous state
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5
Q
What does it mean if the curve is shifted to the right?
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6
Q
What does it mean if the curve is shifted to the left?
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7
Q
What is formed in RBCs by an anaerobic glycolysis?
A
2,3 - diphosphoglycerete
8
Q
When is the concentration of DPG in RBCs is increased?
A
High altitude
Muscular exercise
Anemia
9
Q
Which Hb has less affinity for O2?
A
Adult Hb
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