What is the primary function of hemoglobin in the blood? (2019)

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What is the primary function of hemoglobin in the blood? (2019)
  1. Transport nutrients
  2. Regulate pH
  3. Carry oxygen
  4. Fight infections

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the primary function of hemoglobin in the blood? (2019)
  • Step 1: Understand that hemoglobin is a protein found in red blood cells.
  • Step 2: Know that hemoglobin's main job is to pick up oxygen in the lungs.
  • Step 3: Realize that after picking up oxygen, hemoglobin carries it to different parts of the body (the tissues).
  • Step 4: Understand that hemoglobin also collects carbon dioxide (a waste product) from the tissues.
  • Step 5: Finally, hemoglobin returns the carbon dioxide to the lungs to be exhaled.
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