What is the primary mechanism by which oxygen is transported in the blood?

Practice Questions

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What is the primary mechanism by which oxygen is transported in the blood?
  1. Dissolved in plasma
  2. Bound to hemoglobin
  3. As bicarbonate ions
  4. In white blood cells

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the primary mechanism by which oxygen is transported in the blood?
  • Step 1: Understand that blood carries oxygen to different parts of the body.
  • Step 2: Know that red blood cells are a type of cell in the blood.
  • Step 3: Learn that hemoglobin is a special protein found in red blood cells.
  • Step 4: Realize that oxygen molecules attach to hemoglobin in the red blood cells.
  • Step 5: Understand that this binding allows hemoglobin to transport oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.
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