Oxygen affinity decreases in_________________?
Correct answer: A. Hypoxia
- A. Hypoxia
- B. Hypothermia
- C. HbF
- D. Increased pH
Explanation
Hypoxia decreases haemoglobin's oxygen affinity mainly through increased 2,3-BPG, shifting the dissociation curve to the right. Hypothermia, HbF and increased pH shift it left and increase affinity.
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