Human Physiology: Hemoglobin and Oxygen
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What effect does an increase in temperature have on hemoglobin's affinity for oxygen?

  • Decreases hemoglobin's ability to bind O2 (correct)
  • Increases hemoglobin's ability to bind O2
  • Causes hemoglobin to bind O2 irreversibly
  • Has no effect on hemoglobin's ability to bind O2
  • What is indicated by a rightward shift in the O2 - Hb curve?

  • Decreased partial pressure of CO2
  • Decreased ability of hemoglobin to bind O2 (correct)
  • Increased affinity for carbon monoxide
  • Increased ability of hemoglobin to bind O2
  • How does an increase in the partial pressure of oxygen affect hemoglobin's binding?

  • Decreases hemoglobin’s affinity for oxygen
  • Decreases the binding of O2 to hemoglobin
  • Increases the release of O2 from hemoglobin
  • Increases the ability of hemoglobin to bind O2 (correct)
  • Which of the following factors contributes to the Bohr shift?

    <p>Decreased pH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the horizontal line labeled '100 bpm' in the HR Graphs signify?

    <p>A constant heart rate over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

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