Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
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ISBN: 9781119329398
Author: Gerard J Tortora, Bryan Derrickson
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
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Chapter 23, Problem 25CP
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The number of oxygen molecules, which are linked to the hemoglobin molecule in the arteries and veins of the respiratory system.

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The blood is responsible for the transportation of the gases between the body tissues and the lungs. The series of chemical reaction occurs when oxygen and carbon dioxide make their entry into the body tissues.

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