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Breathing and Exchange of Gases: Oxygen dissociation MCQ

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Oxygen dissociationMediumQuestion 9224

Question

A fall in blood pH generally shifts oxygen dissociation in a way that:

  1. A
    Promotes oxygen release to tissues
    Correct
  2. B
    Prevents any oxygen unloading
  3. C
    Stops haemoglobin formation
  4. D
    Raises alveolar pressure

Correct answer

Promotes oxygen release to tissues

Explanation

The Bohr effect helps haemoglobin release oxygen more readily in acidic, actively metabolising tissues.

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