OxyhaemoglobinMediumQuestion 9275
Question
Formation of oxyhaemoglobin is favoured where:
- APO2 is high, as in alveoliCorrect
- BPCO2 is maximum and PO2 is minimum always
- CThere are no RBCs
- DBlood pH is zero
Correct answer
PO2 is high, as in alveoli
Explanation
High alveolar oxygen tension favours loading of oxygen onto haemoglobin.