When carbon dioxide pressure increases, the capacity of haemoglobin to hold oxygen:
Correct answer: B. Decreases
- A. Increases many folds
- B. Decreases
- C. Remains constant
- D. Is doubled
Explanation
Since CO2 reacts with water to form carbonic acid, an increase in CO2 results in a decrease in blood pH resulting in haemoglobin proteins releasing their loads of oxygen. Conversely a decrease in CO2 provokes an increase in pH, which results in haemoglobin picking up more oxygen.
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