Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements are true of O2 and CO2 transport in the blood? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)
A) Most CO2 is carried in the blood as bicarbonate ions.
B) Most oxygen is carried by the iron in blood plasma.
C) As the pH of tissues decreases, more oxygen is released from hemoglobin.
D) Increased CO2 in the blood makes the blood pH more alkaline.
E) As the temperature of tissues increases, less oxygen is released from hemoglobin.
F) Too much CO2 in the blood results in hypoxia.
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