Describe the structure of haemoglobin

How many oxygen molecules can each haemoglobin carry?

What is oxygen affinity?

What affects oxygen affinity?

TRUE OR FALSE:
Alveoli have a high pO₂

TRUE OR FALSE:
Cells that respire have a high pO₂

What is the oxyhaemoglobin dissociation curve?

Complete the sentences:
When haemoglobin combines with the first O₂, the shape alters, making it _________ for other O₂ to join too. HOWEVER! As haemoglobin starts to become saturated, it gets ____________ for O₂ to join.

How does the dissociation curve of foetal haemoglobin compare to that of adult haemoglobin?

What does the oxyhaemoglobin dissociation curve look like for foetal haemoglobin and adult haemoglobin?

How does carbon dioxide affect dissociation?

What is the Bohr effect?

Outline the process in which CO₂ binds to a red blood cell

What happens when the blood reaches the lungs?