Why do fetal mammals tend to have a lower hemoglobin P₅₀ compared to adults?
A) This allows oxygen to be readily transferred from mother to fetus.
B) This occurs because adults have a higher affinity for oxygen than the fetus.
C) This applies only to species living in low-oxygen environments.
D) Fetal mammals are smaller than adults.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q20: Ram ventilation is used by
A)feeding lampreys.
B)cnidarians.
C)swimming fish.
D)turtles.
Q21: Blood CO₂ content is carried in the
Q22: The shape of an alveolus is
A)round.
B)tubular.
C)polygonal.
D)elliptical.
Q23: A Davenport diagram describes the relationship between
Q24: How is an increased P₅₀ of hemoglobin
Q26: Bronchoconstriction increases the work required to breathe
Q27: Bicarbonate enters and leaves the vertebrate red
Q28: In birds,fresh air from the environment moves
Q29: Many vertebrates' response to hypoxia is contraction
Q30: In vertebrates,most of the bicarbonate in the
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents