In order for oxygen to be transported an arterial blood it can a. All answers are correct b. attached to hemoglobin and float freely in the plasma c.attached to bicarbonate d. attached to hemoglobin e.float freely in the plasma

Explain in a few sentences what the effects are of cryotherapy on the blood vessels. How can that be used to help with an acute injury?

One of the following is NOT correct regards haptoglobin  A. is a strong acute-phase protein, increases 1000-folds shortly after inflammation B. is α2-glycoprotein C. Prevents iron loss through the kidneys D. is decreased in liver disease and haemolytic anemia E. None of the above

If the alveolar PO2 is 100 mm Hg, the blood leaving the pulmonary capillaries in a normal person will have a PO2 of: Select one: a. 40 mmHg b. 46 mmHg c. 100 mmHg d. 760 mmHg e. 160 mmHg

Which is/are false?   a. Carbaminohemoglobin is hemoglobin bound to carbon dioxide   b. In the lungs, the oxyhemoglobin saturation curve undergoes a 'left shift'   c. At a PO2 of 10 mmHg, there is more deoxyhemoglobin in blood that oxyhemoglobin   d. Higher temperatures and lower pH cause hemoglobin to bind more readily with oxygen than in conditions of lower temperatures and higher pH

Oxygen bars are beneficial at sea level to a. all individuals if the flow is to 2L per minute with 30% oxygen in the gas b. all individuals if the flow is about 3L per minute c. No one unless you have a pathology making your O2 hemoglobin saturation low to begin with d. Everyone regardless of the flow

The oxyhemoglobin dissociation (saturation) curve shifts to the right as the blood becomes more acidic. Under these conditions answer the following. At a P O2 = 40 mmHg the percent saturation of hemoglobin __________ and the content of oxygen bound to hemoglobin ____________.     A. Decreases; decreases   B. Increases; increases   C. Increases; decreases   D. Decreases; increases   E. Does not change; does not change

Which of the following statements regarding hemoglobin (Hb) saturation are true? a. On top of Everest Hb is less than 20% saturated b.   A leftward shift of the Hb-O2 dissociation curve causes more O2 to be off-loaded from Hb at any given PO2   c. Athletes competing at sea level should breathe 100% O2 to increase Hb saturation d. More than one of the above are correct

Prolonged panic attack, that is characterized by hyperventilation, can lead to: Select one: a. Respiratory alkalosis b. Respiratory acidosis C. Metabolic acidosis d. Metabolic alkalosis

"form fits function" a explain what this phrase means b explain how lungs are an example of this phrase