14.4.1 - Transport of Oxygen
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What is hemoglobin?
💡 Hint: Think about the component in blood responsible for oxygen transport.
Define pO2.
💡 Hint: It's a measure of oxygen pressure in a specific area.
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What is the main transport mechanism for oxygen in the bloodstream?
💡 Hint: Think of what gives blood its red color.
True or False: Hemoglobin can only bind oxygen at low pO2 levels.
💡 Hint: Consider the conditions in the lungs versus tissues.
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In a scenario where muscle activity increases, describe the physiological changes that would occur in terms of oxygen transport.
💡 Hint: Consider how the body's response changes with exertion.
Analyze how adaptations at high altitudes could affect hemoglobin's oxygen binding capacity.
💡 Hint: Think about how the body compensates for lower oxygen availability.
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