Asked by Daniel Sarver on Jun 26, 2024
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Most of the carbon dioxide that enters the blood is converted to ________ by red blood cells.
Carbon Dioxide
A colorless, odorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration. It is naturally present in air and is absorbed by plants in photosynthesis.
Red Blood Cells
Cells in the blood that transport oxygen throughout the body and give blood its red color.
- Learn the purpose of hemoglobin in the carriage of oxygen and carbon dioxide.
- Elucidate on the methods through which breathing occurs and how gases are exchanged in the body.
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Learning Objectives
- Learn the purpose of hemoglobin in the carriage of oxygen and carbon dioxide.
- Elucidate on the methods through which breathing occurs and how gases are exchanged in the body.