The ability of oxygen to bind hemoglobin changes with altitude as shown. Which statement, if true, BEST explains this observation?   A. The partial pressure of atmospheric oxygen decreases with altitude

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The ability of oxygen to bind hemoglobin changes with altitude as shown. Which statement, if true, BEST explains this observation?

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    A.

    The partial pressure of atmospheric oxygen decreases with altitude.

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    B.

    The partial pressure of atmospheric oxygen increases with altitude.

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    C.

    The partial pressure of atmospheric carbon dioxide decreases with altitude.

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    D.

    The partial pressure of atmospheric carbon dioxide increases with altitude.

saturation of hemoglobin
with oxygen in percent
1004
20-
10-
04+
0
10
20 30 40
altitude (x 1,000ft.)
50
Transcribed Image Text:saturation of hemoglobin with oxygen in percent 1004 20- 10- 04+ 0 10 20 30 40 altitude (x 1,000ft.) 50
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