Question
Which best summarizes the Bohr effect?
Multiple choice question.
The rate of O2 unloading is increased in metabolically active tissues due to increased acidity.
More O2 will dissolve in the blood at higher pressures.
Excessive inflation of the lungs will temporarily inhibit the I neurons and stop inspiration.
The rate of CO2 loading into the blood is increased in metabolically active tissues.
Multiple choice question.
The rate of O2 unloading is increased in metabolically active tissues due to increased acidity.
More O2 will dissolve in the blood at higher pressures.
Excessive inflation of the lungs will temporarily inhibit the I neurons and stop inspiration.
The rate of CO2 loading into the blood is increased in metabolically active tissues.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The best summary of the Bohr effect is:
**The rate of O2 unloading is increased in metabolically active tissues due to increased acidity.**
This effect occurs because increased levels of carbon dioxide and acidity (lower pH) in active tissues lead to a reduced affinity of hemoglobin for oxygen, facilitating greater oxygen release to those tissues.
**The rate of O2 unloading is increased in metabolically active tissues due to increased acidity.**
This effect occurs because increased levels of carbon dioxide and acidity (lower pH) in active tissues lead to a reduced affinity of hemoglobin for oxygen, facilitating greater oxygen release to those tissues.