4) One can calculate the relative amount of oxygen released in the tissues by subtracting the fraction of O2-bound hemoglobin in the tissues from the fraction bound in the lungs. Determine the amount of oxygen released by hemoglobin in the tissues of an individual who is/has a) normal c) anemic b) 50% COHb: 5) Based on your answer in (4), why is oxygen deprivation more severe in an individual with 50% COH6 than an individual who is anemic? pO2 in lungs pO2 in tissues 1.00 Oxygen-binding Normal Hb curves for normal hemoglobin, 50% carboxyhemoglobin, and hemoglobin from an anemic individual 0.8 0.6 50% COHB Y 0.4 Anemic individual 0.2 4 8 12 pO2 (kPa)

4) One can calculate the relative amount of oxygen released in the tissues by subtracting the fraction of O2-bound hemoglobin in the tissues from the fraction bound in the lungs. Determine the amount of oxygen released by hemoglobin in the tissues of an individual who is/has a) normal c) anemic b) 50% COHb: 5) Based on your answer in (4), why is oxygen deprivation more severe in an individual with 50% COH6 than an individual who is anemic? pO2 in lungs pO2 in tissues 1.00 Oxygen-binding Normal Hb curves for normal hemoglobin, 50% carboxyhemoglobin, and hemoglobin from an anemic individual 0.8 0.6 50% COHB Y 0.4 Anemic individual 0.2 4 8 12 pO2 (kPa)

Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781285866932

Author:Lauralee Sherwood

Publisher:Lauralee Sherwood

Chapter13: The Respiratory System

Section: Chapter Questions

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