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Low pH in the blood will _____ hemoglobin’s affinity for _____.a. increase, carbon dioxideb. increase, oxygenc. decrease, carbon dioxided. decrease, oxygen
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When blood enters the lungs, it is low in carbon dioxide due to gas exchange. This results in an increased pH and an increased affinity for oxygen. This is how oxygen is incorporated into the blood. Show more…
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