HbR is reported to have P50=14torr and a Hillcoefficient=1.2. Calculate ΔYO2 for a climber with HbR assuming that, at 14,000 ft (∼4300m), PO2=43mmHg in lungs and PO2=10mmHg in muscle capillaries.

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HbR is reported to have P50=14torr and a Hillcoefficient=1.2. Calculate ΔYO2 for a climber with HbR assuming that, at 14,000 ft (∼4300m), PO2=43mmHg in lungs and PO2=10mmHg in muscle capillaries.

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