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What is the term for the percentage of blood that gives up its O2 in the tissue capillaries?
What is the term for the percentage of blood that gives up its O2 in the tissue capillaries?
How does increased cardiac output affect O2 transport to tissues?
How does increased cardiac output affect O2 transport to tissues?
At what arterial Po2 does hemoglobin remain predominantly saturated with O2?
At what arterial Po2 does hemoglobin remain predominantly saturated with O2?
What happens to venous blood Po2 as it passes through tissues?
What happens to venous blood Po2 as it passes through tissues?
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Which factor primarily facilitates the delivery of O2 into muscle tissues during exercise?
Which factor primarily facilitates the delivery of O2 into muscle tissues during exercise?
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What is the impact on tissue Po2 during strenuous exercise?
What is the impact on tissue Po2 during strenuous exercise?
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When atmospheric oxygen concentration decreases, what primarily aids in maintaining tissue Po2?
When atmospheric oxygen concentration decreases, what primarily aids in maintaining tissue Po2?
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How much O2 does each 100 ml of blood typically deliver to tissues?
How much O2 does each 100 ml of blood typically deliver to tissues?
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What is the Po2 of the blood after it has passed through the bronchial circulation?
What is the Po2 of the blood after it has passed through the bronchial circulation?
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How does an increase in blood flow to a particular tissue affect the tissue Po2?
How does an increase in blood flow to a particular tissue affect the tissue Po2?
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What is the maximum Po2 that can be achieved even with maximal blood flow through the lungs?
What is the maximum Po2 that can be achieved even with maximal blood flow through the lungs?
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What effect does decreased blood flow through tissue have on interstitial fluid Po2?
What effect does decreased blood flow through tissue have on interstitial fluid Po2?
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What is the primary effect of increased tissue metabolism on oxygen levels?
What is the primary effect of increased tissue metabolism on oxygen levels?
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What is the typical range of intracellular partial pressure of oxygen (Po2) in peripheral tissues?
What is the typical range of intracellular partial pressure of oxygen (Po2) in peripheral tissues?
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What is the Pco2 of the venous blood leaving the tissues?
What is the Pco2 of the venous blood leaving the tissues?
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What is the primary reason for the difference in Po2 between capillaries and tissue cells?
What is the primary reason for the difference in Po2 between capillaries and tissue cells?
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What pressure difference is required for full CO2 diffusion out of the pulmonary capillaries into the alveoli?
What pressure difference is required for full CO2 diffusion out of the pulmonary capillaries into the alveoli?
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Which of the following describes the average intracellular Po2 in peripheral tissues based on experimental measurement?
Which of the following describes the average intracellular Po2 in peripheral tissues based on experimental measurement?
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How does the Pco2 of the pulmonary capillary blood change as it travels through the capillaries?
How does the Pco2 of the pulmonary capillary blood change as it travels through the capillaries?
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Why is the intracellular Po2 of 23 mm Hg considered adequate for oxygen-utilizing processes in cells?
Why is the intracellular Po2 of 23 mm Hg considered adequate for oxygen-utilizing processes in cells?
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What happens to the Pco2 as it diffuses from tissue cells into capillaries?
What happens to the Pco2 as it diffuses from tissue cells into capillaries?
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What is the effect observed in the diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide, as noted in the description?
What is the effect observed in the diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide, as noted in the description?
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What primarily facilitates the diffusion of gases in and out of cells and capillaries?
What primarily facilitates the diffusion of gases in and out of cells and capillaries?
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What is the primary factor that affects the saturation of hemoglobin with oxygen?
What is the primary factor that affects the saturation of hemoglobin with oxygen?
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How does the percentage of oxygen saturation of systemic arterial blood typically compare to that of blood leaving the lungs?
How does the percentage of oxygen saturation of systemic arterial blood typically compare to that of blood leaving the lungs?
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What role does tissue PCO2 play in the context of hemoglobin saturation?
What role does tissue PCO2 play in the context of hemoglobin saturation?
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Which physiological process is primarily responsible for carbon dioxide elimination from the tissues?
Which physiological process is primarily responsible for carbon dioxide elimination from the tissues?
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Why does oxygen saturation of hemoglobin change as blood Po2 increases?
Why does oxygen saturation of hemoglobin change as blood Po2 increases?
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At what typical Po2 value does systemic arterial blood oxygen saturation average 97%?
At what typical Po2 value does systemic arterial blood oxygen saturation average 97%?
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What happens to hemoglobin saturation in metabolically active tissues?
What happens to hemoglobin saturation in metabolically active tissues?
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How does blood pH affect hemoglobin's ability to bind oxygen?
How does blood pH affect hemoglobin's ability to bind oxygen?
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What is the effect of increased metabolic rate on peripheral tissue blood flow?
What is the effect of increased metabolic rate on peripheral tissue blood flow?
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Which factor primarily determines the hemoglobin saturation curve’s shape?
Which factor primarily determines the hemoglobin saturation curve’s shape?
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What happens to the oxygen utilization coefficient during strenuous exercise?
What happens to the oxygen utilization coefficient during strenuous exercise?
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How does hemoglobin function as an oxygen buffer?
How does hemoglobin function as an oxygen buffer?
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What is the maximum oxygen saturation of hemoglobin compared to the normal level?
What is the maximum oxygen saturation of hemoglobin compared to the normal level?
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What is the significance of the 40 mm Hg value for Po2 in capillary blood?
What is the significance of the 40 mm Hg value for Po2 in capillary blood?
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What occurs when the utilization coefficient approaches 100% in certain tissues?
What occurs when the utilization coefficient approaches 100% in certain tissues?
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How much oxygen do tissues typically require from each 100 ml of blood under basal conditions?
How much oxygen do tissues typically require from each 100 ml of blood under basal conditions?
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What can cause significant fluctuations in the levels of alveolar O2?
What can cause significant fluctuations in the levels of alveolar O2?
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Which of the following best describes the relationship between alveolar Po2 and oxygen delivery to tissues?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between alveolar Po2 and oxygen delivery to tissues?
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How does sluggish blood flow in certain tissue areas affect O2 delivery?
How does sluggish blood flow in certain tissue areas affect O2 delivery?
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What does the term 'tissue oxygen buffer system' refer to?
What does the term 'tissue oxygen buffer system' refer to?
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What is the effect of increased blood flow to tissues on tissue PO2 levels?
What is the effect of increased blood flow to tissues on tissue PO2 levels?
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How does metabolic activity within tissues influence the oxygen utilization coefficient?
How does metabolic activity within tissues influence the oxygen utilization coefficient?
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What is the significance of a PO2 value of 40 mm Hg in capillary blood?
What is the significance of a PO2 value of 40 mm Hg in capillary blood?
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What occurs to oxygen delivery when the utilization coefficient approaches 100% in certain tissues?
What occurs to oxygen delivery when the utilization coefficient approaches 100% in certain tissues?
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What primarily determines the saturation of hemoglobin with oxygen during varying metabolic states?
What primarily determines the saturation of hemoglobin with oxygen during varying metabolic states?
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What physiological effect does an increase in CO2 and H+ levels have on the oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve?
What physiological effect does an increase in CO2 and H+ levels have on the oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve?
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What effect does the Bohr effect have during gas exchange in the lungs?
What effect does the Bohr effect have during gas exchange in the lungs?
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How does intracellular Po2 influence the rate of oxygen usage by cells?
How does intracellular Po2 influence the rate of oxygen usage by cells?
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What is the significance of the temperature rise of 2° to 3°C in muscles during activity?
What is the significance of the temperature rise of 2° to 3°C in muscles during activity?
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What role does 2,3-biphosphoglycerate (BPG) play in the blood regarding oxygen delivery?
What role does 2,3-biphosphoglycerate (BPG) play in the blood regarding oxygen delivery?
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Which form accounts for the majority of CO2 transport from tissues to the lungs?
Which form accounts for the majority of CO2 transport from tissues to the lungs?
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What effect does administering a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor have on CO2 transport from tissues?
What effect does administering a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor have on CO2 transport from tissues?
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Which state accounts for the smallest portion of CO2 transportation to the lungs?
Which state accounts for the smallest portion of CO2 transportation to the lungs?
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Which condition would likely occur in tissues if carbonic anhydrase activity is inhibited?
Which condition would likely occur in tissues if carbonic anhydrase activity is inhibited?
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What is the arterial Pco2 compared to the venous Pco2?
What is the arterial Pco2 compared to the venous Pco2?
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What compound is formed when CO2 reacts with hemoglobin in red blood cells?
What compound is formed when CO2 reacts with hemoglobin in red blood cells?
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Which physiological process is impacted by the increase of tissue Pco2 to 80 mm Hg?
Which physiological process is impacted by the increase of tissue Pco2 to 80 mm Hg?
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What role does carbonic anhydrase play in CO2 transport?
What role does carbonic anhydrase play in CO2 transport?
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What is the typical difference in Pco2 levels between venous blood and arterial blood?
What is the typical difference in Pco2 levels between venous blood and arterial blood?
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The average oxygen saturation of systemic arterial blood is approximately 97%.
The average oxygen saturation of systemic arterial blood is approximately 97%.
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A decrease in blood flow results in an increase in tissue PCO2 levels.
A decrease in blood flow results in an increase in tissue PCO2 levels.
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Hemoglobin saturation increases progressively as blood Po2 decreases.
Hemoglobin saturation increases progressively as blood Po2 decreases.
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The dissociation curve of hemoglobin shows that O2 saturation remains constant regardless of Po2 changes.
The dissociation curve of hemoglobin shows that O2 saturation remains constant regardless of Po2 changes.
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In normal conditions, blood leaving the lungs has a Po2 of about 95 mm Hg.
In normal conditions, blood leaving the lungs has a Po2 of about 95 mm Hg.
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During strenuous exercise, the utilization coefficient increases to 50%.
During strenuous exercise, the utilization coefficient increases to 50%.
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The arterial hemoglobin saturation remains at 89% when the alveolar Po2 drops to 60 mm Hg.
The arterial hemoglobin saturation remains at 89% when the alveolar Po2 drops to 60 mm Hg.
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A 20-fold increase in O2 transport to tissues can be achieved from a combination of increased cardiac output and O2 delivery.
A 20-fold increase in O2 transport to tissues can be achieved from a combination of increased cardiac output and O2 delivery.
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The normal Po2 in the alveoli is approximately 84 mm Hg.
The normal Po2 in the alveoli is approximately 84 mm Hg.
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The venous blood Po2 typically falls to 25 mm Hg after passing through the tissues.
The venous blood Po2 typically falls to 25 mm Hg after passing through the tissues.
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The temperature of muscle can rise 2° to 3°C, enhancing O2 delivery to muscle fibers.
The temperature of muscle can rise 2° to 3°C, enhancing O2 delivery to muscle fibers.
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When blood CO2 levels rise, the oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve shifts to the left.
When blood CO2 levels rise, the oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve shifts to the left.
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Under high Po2 levels, hemoglobin readily binds to oxygen.
Under high Po2 levels, hemoglobin readily binds to oxygen.
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The Bohr effect describes how CO2 and H+ levels affect oxygen release in tissues.
The Bohr effect describes how CO2 and H+ levels affect oxygen release in tissues.
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A Po2 of 40 mm Hg in capillary blood does not significantly impact O2 release from hemoglobin.
A Po2 of 40 mm Hg in capillary blood does not significantly impact O2 release from hemoglobin.
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Only a high level of O2 pressure is required for normal intracellular chemical reactions to take place.
Only a high level of O2 pressure is required for normal intracellular chemical reactions to take place.
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High levels of BPG in blood enhance oxygen delivery to tissues.
High levels of BPG in blood enhance oxygen delivery to tissues.
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The rightward shift of the oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve in tissues typically occurs at low CO2 levels.
The rightward shift of the oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve in tissues typically occurs at low CO2 levels.
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Muscle capillary blood requires a Po2 level of 40 mm Hg to force O2 release from hemoglobin.
Muscle capillary blood requires a Po2 level of 40 mm Hg to force O2 release from hemoglobin.
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The Bohr effect describes the oxygen uptake process in the lung's alveoli.
The Bohr effect describes the oxygen uptake process in the lung's alveoli.
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Study Notes
Oxygen Transport and Tissue Po2
- Hemoglobin Buffering: Hemoglobin acts as a buffer, stabilizing tissue Po2.
- Tissue Po2 Range: The normal interstitial fluid Po2 in tissues ranges from 5 to 40 mmHg, averaging around 23 mmHg. Even this low Po2 is sufficient for cellular functions.
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Hemoglobin Saturation and O2 Delivery:
- During normal conditions, 25% of oxygenated hemoglobin releases its oxygen to tissues.
- Hemoglobin is 97% saturated with oxygen in systemic arterial blood.
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Alveolar Po2 Changes:
- When alveolar Po2 decreases to 60 mmHg, arterial hemoglobin remains 89% saturated, indicating hemoglobin's buffering effect.
- Even with alveolar Po2 as high as 500 mmHg, hemoglobin saturation reaches a maximum of 100%, only a 3% increase from normal.
- Increased Cardiac Output and O2 Delivery: Trained marathon runners can increase cardiac output 6- to 7-fold, and O2 transport per blood volume 3-fold, resulting in a 20-fold increase in total O2 delivery to tissues.
CO2 Diffusion
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CO2 Diffusion Gradient:
- CO2 diffuses from tissues to capillaries due to a higher Pco2 in tissues (45 mmHg) compared to arterial blood (40 mmHg).
- CO2 diffuses from pulmonary capillaries to alveoli due to a higher Pco2 in the capillaries (45 mmHg) compared to alveolar air (40 mmHg).
- Rapid CO2 Diffusion: CO2 diffusion occurs rapidly, with pulmonary capillary blood achieving near-equilibrium with alveolar Pco2 within one-third of its passage through the capillaries.
Blood Flow and Tissue Po2
- Increased Blood Flow, Increased Tissue Po2: Increasing blood flow delivers more oxygen to tissues, leading to higher tissue Po2.
- Tissue Metabolism and Po2: Increased tissue metabolism consumes more oxygen, lowering interstitial fluid Po2.
- Venous Admixture: Blood flow through the bronchial circulation which bypasses gas exchange, results in a lower Po2 in systemic arterial blood (approximately 95 mmHg).
Hemoglobin Saturation
- Hemoglobin Saturation Curve: The relationship between blood Po2 and hemoglobin oxygen saturation is represented by the hemoglobin saturation curve.
- Normal Hemoglobin Saturation: Normal hemoglobin saturation in systemic arterial blood averages 97% due to the Po2 of 95 mmHg.
Oxygen Delivery
- Oxygen delivery to the tissues is enhanced by increases in blood CO2 and H+ levels
- This shift is called the Bohr effect
- The Bohr effect occurs when the oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve moves to the right, enhancing the release of O2 from the blood, and allowing for more oxygen to be picked up from the alveoli.
Carbon Dioxide Transport
- CO2 diffuses from tissue cells in the dissolved molecular CO2 form
- CO2 is transported in three primary forms: dissolved CO2, carbaminohemoglobin, and bicarbonate
- Bicarbonate is the most important form, accounting for 70% of CO2 transported from the tissues to the lungs
Carbon Dioxide Dissociation Curve
- The CO2 dissociation curve demonstrates the relationship between total blood CO2 and Pco2
- The normal blood Pco2 falls within a narrow range of 40mmHg in arterial blood and 45mmHg in venous blood
- Only 4 volume percent of the total blood CO2 is exchanged during transport from the tissues to the lungs
- The normal concentration of CO2 in the blood is about 50 volume percent
- The CO2 concentration increases to 52 volume percent in the tissues and falls to 48 volume percent in the lungs
Haldane Effect
- The Haldane effect explains the shift in the CO2 dissociation curve based on changes in blood oxygen levels
- When PO2 increases (e.g., in the lungs), the CO2 dissociation curve shifts to the left, leading to greater CO2 unloading from the blood
- When PO2 decreases (e.g., in the tissues), the CO2 dissociation curve shifts to the right, allowing for more CO2 to be bound to hemoglobin, enhancing its transport
- The Haldane effect significantly enhances the transport of CO2 from tissues to the lungs
Hemoglobin Saturation and Blood Flow
- Hemoglobin saturation refers to the percentage of hemoglobin molecules bound to oxygen.
- The percent saturation of hemoglobin progressively increases as the partial pressure of oxygen (Po2) in the blood rises.
- Systemic arterial blood, which leaves the lungs and enters the systemic arteries, typically has a Po2 of around 95 mm Hg.
- The usual oxygen saturation of systemic arterial blood averages 97%.
Oxygen Delivery to Tissues
- Each 100 ml of blood delivers about 15 ml of oxygen to the tissues, with three times the normal amount delivered during exercise.
- The cardiac output can increase to six to seven times the normal rate in trained individuals due to increased oxygen delivery to tissues during exercise.
- The utilization coefficient, which is the percentage of blood that releases its oxygen as it passes through tissue capillaries, is about 25%.
Influence of Atmospheric Oxygen Levels
- The normal Po2 in the alveoli is around 104 mm Hg.
- Changes in atmospheric oxygen concentration, whether due to altitude or compressed air environments, have a minimal impact on tissue Po2.
- When alveolar Po2 decreases to 60 mm Hg, arterial hemoglobin remains 89% saturated with oxygen.
The Bohr Effect
- The Bohr effect refers to the rightward shift of the oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve in response to increased blood CO2 and H+ levels.
- This shift enhances the release of oxygen from blood in tissues and promotes oxygenation of the blood in the lungs.
- The Bohr effect is facilitated by the diffusion of CO2 from tissue cells into the blood, which increases blood Pco2 and H+ concentration.
Factors Affecting Oxygen Delivery
- 2,3-biphosphoglycerate (BPG) is a metabolically important phosphate compound found in blood.
- BPG can shift the oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve to the right, increasing oxygen delivery to tissues.
- Increased temperature, often seen in muscles during exercise, can further enhance oxygen delivery by shifting the curve to the right.
Intracellular Oxygen Usage
- The rate of oxygen usage in cells is primarily limited by the concentration of adenosine diphosphate (ADP) rather than intracellular Po2.
- When intracellular Po2 is above 1 mm Hg, oxygen availability does not limit the rate of chemical reactions.
Carbon Dioxide Transport
- Carbon dioxide is transported in the blood in three main forms: dissolved CO2 (7%), bound to hemoglobin (23%), and as bicarbonate ions (70%).
- Carbonic anhydrase, an enzyme found in red blood cells, catalyzes the reaction between CO2 and water, rapidly forming carbonic acid.
- This reaction is crucial for transporting CO2 in the form of bicarbonate ions, which accounts for the majority of CO2 transport.
Diffusion of Oxygen from Peripheral Capillaries to Tissue Cells
- The intracellular Po2 in peripheral tissues is lower than the Po2 in peripheral capillaries.
- The normal intracellular Po2 ranges from as low as 5 mm Hg to as high as 40 mm Hg, averaging 23 mm Hg.
- Only 1 to 3 mm Hg of O2 pressure is normally required for full support of the chemical processes that use oxygen in the cell.
Diffusion of CO2 from Peripheral Tissue Cells into Capillaries and Lungs
- CO2 diffuses out of tissue cells in the dissolved molecular CO2 form.
- CO2 is transported from tissue cells to the lungs by the reaction of CO2 with water and hemoglobin.
- The tissue capillary blood comes almost exactly to equilibrium with the interstitial Pco2.
- Only a 5 mm Hg pressure difference causes all the required CO2 diffusion out of the pulmonary capillaries into the alveoli.
Chemical Forms in Which CO2 is Transported
- 70% of the CO2 transported is transported in the form of bicarbonate ions, produced by the reaction of CO2 with water.
- A small portion of the CO2 is transported in the dissolved state to the lungs.
- CO2 reacts directly with amine radicals of the hemoglobin molecule to form the compound carbaminohemoglobin.
Effect of BPG to Cause Rightward Shift of the Oxygen-Hemoglobin Dissociation Curve
- The normal BPG in the blood always keeps the O2-hemoglobin dissociation curve shifted slightly to the right.
- This shift allows for greater O2 transport to the tissues.
Transport of CO2 in Combination With Hemoglobin and Plasma Proteins—Carbaminohemoglobin
- The quantity of CO2 that can be carried from the peripheral tissues to the lungs by carbamino combination with hemoglobin and plasma proteins is about 30% of the total quantity transported.
- Because this reaction is much slower than the reaction of CO2 with water inside the red blood cells, it is doubtful that under normal conditions this carbamino mechanism transports a significant amount of CO2.
The Haldane Effect
- The combination of O2 with hemoglobin in the lungs causes the hemoglobin to become a stronger acid.
- The increased acidity of the hemoglobin displaces CO2 from the blood into the alveoli.
- This is accomplished by both decreasing the tendency of hemoglobin to combine with CO2 and releasing H+ ions, which bind with HCO3− to form carbonic acid, which then dissociates into water and CO2.
Respiratory Exchange Ratio
- Under normal resting conditions, only about 82% as much CO2 is expired from the lungs as O2 is taken up by the lungs.
- The ratio of CO2 output to O2 uptake is called the respiratory exchange ratio (R), which is typically 0.825.
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Test your understanding of oxygen transport and the role of hemoglobin in stabilizing tissue Po2. This quiz covers key concepts such as hemoglobin saturation, variations in Po2, and the effects of increased cardiac output on oxygen delivery. Perfect for students studying respiratory physiology.
