Carbon Dioxide Transport in Blood

To have more haemoglobin for oxygen to bind to due to fewer oxygen molecules at high altitudes.

By catalyzing the reaction that breaks down carbonic acid into water and carbon dioxide.

To help maintain the cell's electrical balance.

<p>Bicarbonate diffuses into the red blood cells and reacts with hydrogen ions to form carbonic acid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It diffuses from the blood into the lungs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>From the red blood cells into the plasma.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Haemoglobin saturation decreases as oxygen levels drop.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Haemoglobin binds to oxygen to transport it through the bloodstream.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Decreased partial pressure of oxygen stimulates the production of more red blood cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To facilitate the transfer of oxygen from the mother to the fetus.</p> Signup and view all the answers