A decrease in the amount of hemoglobin in the blood would result in __________________.

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The function of hemoglobin is to bind oxygen molecules in order to transport oxygen in the blood. If hemoglobin levels are decreased, this would directly result in a limited ability to carry and deliver oxygen.
Blood viscosity may increase if the number of red blood cells increases. However, if hemoglobin is decreased, blood viscosity would likely not change.
Blood pressure may also increase if the number of red blood cells was increased. However, decreased hemoglobin would not affect blood pressure.

A Decrease in the Amount of Hemoglobin in the Blood