Which of the following can increase oxygen delivery to an actively metabolizing tissue? A.local reduction in pH in the active tissue B.relaxation of precapillary sphincters within the active tissue C.increased blood pressure as a consequence of tachycardia (that is, increased heart rate) D.increase in the number of open, perfused capillaries in the active tissue E.All of the above answer choices correctly answer the question.

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Which of the following can increase oxygen delivery to an actively metabolizing tissue?

	A.	local reduction in pH in the active tissue
	B.	relaxation of precapillary sphincters within the active tissue
	C.	increased blood pressure as a consequence of tachycardia (that is, increased heart rate)
	D.	increase in the number of open, perfused capillaries in the active tissue
	E.	All of the above answer choices correctly answer the question.

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Bohr effect increases the efficiency of oxygen transport through the blood.

As more and more metabolism takes place,partial pressure of carbon dioxide increases hence it leads to reduction in local pH and results in greater oxygen unloading.

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