Transport of Gases
Transport of Gases: Overview
This Topic covers sub-topics such as Haemoglobin, Oxygen Dissociation Curve, Transport of Oxygen, Carbamino-haemoglobin, Transport of Gases, Oxyhaemoglobin and, Transport of Carbon Dioxide
Important Questions on Transport of Gases
The carbon dioxide is transported via blood to lungs as:
CO2 is transported through the blood to the lungs in the form (s) as
Maximum amount 70-75% of carbon dioxide transport occurs as
Carbon monoxide has greater affinity for haemoglobin as compared to oxygen
Haemoglobin is having maximum affinity with
Name the enzyme involved in CO2 transport in the blood. (Carbonic anhydrase/Alcohol dehydrogenase/ Carbonic dehydrogenase)
When percentage saturation of haemoglobin with O2 is plotted against PO2 the curve obtained is
During the transportation of gases, to maintain the ionic balance, chloride ions shift from
The medulla oblongata and pons regulate and measure what?
Acidosis is when your blood pH is below
Bulk of carbon dioxide released from body tissues into the blood is present as
What is true about RBCs in humans?
Carbon monoxide combines with haemoglobin to form __________
A person sitting at rest experiences a temporary cessation of breathing after forced deep breathing for a few minutes. This is due to
Select the incorrect statement regarding the transport of gases in the blood.
A large proportion of oxygen is left unused in the human blood even after its uptake by the body tissues. This
When temperature decreases, oxyhaemoglobin curve will become
When carbon dioxide concentration in blood increases, breathing becomes
The dissociation curve for adult haemoglobin is
