What does a rightward shift of the oxyhaemoglobin curve signify (Bohr effect)?
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Card 7
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In what situations would a rightward shift of the oxyhaemoglobin curve occur (Bohr effect)?
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What causes a leftward shift in the oxyhaemoglobin curve?
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Card 9
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A pulse oximeter would be useful in identifying patients who have anaemia (low [Hb]). True or false?
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Foetal Hb has a higher affinity for O2 and so a rightward shift in the dissociation curve. True or false?
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CO2 can bind to the amino group of Hb (and other proteins) in order to be carried around the blood. True or false?
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What % of CO2 is transported through the blood dissolved in plasma?
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Where is the enzyme carbonic anhydrase found?
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O2 content is higher than CO2 content. True or false?
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What is the process of CO2 entering a RBC and converting to HCO3- via carbonic anhydrase, which is exchanged for Cl- and carried in plasma, the H+ binds with Hb and aids O2 release so more CO2 can form carbamino compounds called?
