14. During exercise the temperature and CO2 levels in the muscles increase. Will that shift the Hb-O2 saturation curve to the left or right? Will that increase the unloading of O2? 15. Why are even low levels of carbon monoxide (CO) dangerous? 16. Does adult or fetal hemoglobin have a higher affinity for O2? Fig. 18.9 What is the significance of this? 17. Explain the importance of the carbonic anhydrase enzyme in facilitating CO2 transport.
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