Asked by Zelly Erlen on Apr 28, 2024
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Most of the oxygen in the bloodstream binds to the heme portion of ________ in red blood cells.
Oxygen
A chemical element with symbol O and atomic number 8, essential for aerobic respiration in living organisms and supporting combustion.
Heme
An iron-containing component essential for oxygen transport in the blood, found in hemoglobin and myoglobin.
Red Blood Cells
Blood cells responsible for transporting oxygen from the lungs to tissues throughout the body and bringing carbon dioxide back from those tissues to the lungs.
- Comprehend the function of hemoglobin in the transportation of oxygen and carbon dioxide.
- Explain the processes involved in respiration and the exchange of gases.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the function of hemoglobin in the transportation of oxygen and carbon dioxide.
- Explain the processes involved in respiration and the exchange of gases.