An increase in hemoglobin increases
A)the ability of the blood to carry oxygen to various tissues.
B)the quantity of plasma protein available for blood clotting.
C)the leukocyte count.
D)the body's immune response.
E)the osmotic pressure of the blood.

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Hemoglobin is a protein found in red blood cells that binds to oxygen and carries it from the lungs to various tissues in the body. An increase in hemoglobin levels means there are more red blood cells, which in turn means there is more hemoglobin available to carry oxygen. Therefore, an increase in hemoglobin levels increases the ability of the blood to carry oxygen to various tissues.

An Increase in Hemoglobin Increases