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Author: Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan
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Chapter 8, Problem 3RQ
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To determine: The missing labels to the given diagram of hemoglobin and mention the factors that affect the affinity of hemoglobin to bind with oxygen.
Introduction: Hematologic system comprises blood, blood vessels, and blood-forming organs. Blood is a fluid connective tissue that carries oxygen, glucose, and nutrients throughout the body. It mainly consists of four types of components, namely red blood cells (RBCs), white blood cells (WBCs), plasma, and platelets.
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