The amount of oxygen bound (or released) by hemoglobin depends primarily on which of the following? A) PCO₂ of its surroundings B) PN₂ of its surroundings C) the carbonic anhydrase available D) PO₂ of its surroundings E) the effect of the chloride shift

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The amount of oxygen bound (or released) by hemoglobin depends primarily on the partial pressure of oxygen (PO2) in its surroundings. Hemoglobin binds to oxygen in areas with high PO2, such as the lungs, and releases oxygen in areas with low PO2, such as the tissues.

The Amount of Oxygen Bound (Or Released) by Hemoglobin Depends