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Match the following statements about myoglobin with their correct descriptions:
Myoglobin serves as an intermediate compound = Transfer of oxygen from haemoglobin to aerobic metabolic processes Myoglobin releases oxygen when the partial pressure of oxygen is below 20 mmHg = Stores oxygen in resting muscle Myoglobin only releases oxygen when supplies of oxyhaemoglobin have been exhausted = Releases Oxygen when the partial pressure Of oxygen is below 20 mmHg
Match the following terms related to myoglobin with their correct definitions:
Oxyhaemoglobin = Compound that supplies oxygen to myoglobin Partial pressure of oxygen = Level of oxygen that triggers myoglobin to release oxygen Resting muscle = State in which myoglobin stores oxygen
Match the following functions of myoglobin with their correct descriptions:
Oxygen storage = Function performed when supplies of oxyhaemoglobin have been exhausted Oxygen release = Function performed when the partial pressure of oxygen is below 20 mmHg Oxygen transfer = Function performed from haemoglobin to aerobic metabolic processes
