Predict 10 If a person lacks the enzyme necessary for BPG synthesis, does he or she exhibit (a lower than normal number of red blood cells) or erythrocytosis (a higher than normal number of red blood cells)? Explain. Predict 11 How does the movement of CO2from fetal blood into maternal blood increase the movement of oxygen from maternal blood into fetal blood? Predict 12 Explain the effect of (1) hyperventilation and (2) holding one’s breath on blood pH.
Predict 10
If a person lacks the enzyme necessary for BPG synthesis, does he or she exhibit (a lower than normal number of red blood cells) or erythrocytosis (a higher than normal number of red blood cells)? Explain.
Predict 11
How does the movement of CO2from fetal blood into maternal blood increase the movement of oxygen from maternal blood into fetal blood?
Predict 12
Explain the effect of (1) hyperventilation and (2) holding one’s breath on blood pH.
Predict 13
Suppose that cold water is suddenly splashed on you. Consider your respiratory response. In the past, newborn babies were sometimes swatted on the buttocks. Explain the rationale for this procedure.
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