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Transport of gases in the blood

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4.5 Transport of gases in the blood

Students should:
$i Understand the structure of haemoglobin in relation to its role in the transport of respiratory gases, including the Bohr effect. ii Understand the oxygen dissociation curve of haemoglobin. iii Understand the similarities and differences between the structures and functions of haemoglobin and myoglobin. iv Understand the significance of the oxygen affinity of fetal haemoglobin as compared to adult haemoglobin.$

Students should:

i Understand the structure of haemoglobin in relation to its role in the transport of respiratory gases, including the Bohr effect. ii Understand the oxygen dissociation curve of haemoglobin. iii Understand the similarities and differences between the structures and functions of haemoglobin and myoglobin. iv Understand the significance of the oxygen affinity of fetal haemoglobin as compared to adult haemoglobin.