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Chapter 7, Problem 4P
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Interpretation:

The qualitative effect of each the following on the P50 of hemoglobin.

  1. Increase in pH from 7.2 to 7.4
  2. Increase in PCO2 from 20 to 40 mm Hg
  3. Dissociation into monomer polypeptide chains
  4. Decrease in 2,3-BPG concentration from 7 mM to 5mM in red cells.

Concept Introduction:

The P50 is the oxygen tension at which hemoglobin is 50% saturated. The normal P50 is 26.7 mm Hg.

Hemoglobin Dissociation Curve:

A rightward shift increases P50 and lowers hemoglobin's affinity for oxygen, thus displacing oxygen from hemoglobin and releasing it to the tissues.

A leftward shift decreases P50 and increases hemoglobin's affinity for oxygen, thus reducing its availability to the tissues.

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