Oxygen-haemoglobin dissociation curve: Causes of shift to right

Submitted by abrakadavra on Fri, 25/07/2008 - 20:17
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CADET, face Right!

  • CO2  Oxygen-haemoglobin dissociation curve
  • Acid
  • 2,3-DPG(aka 2,3-BPG)
  • Exercise
  • Temperature
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imageLeft shift of the Oxygen dissociation curve denotes Hemoglobin's increased affinity for oxygen (as in lungs) & right shift is a sign of decreased affinity.

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Submitted by dido (not verified) on Mon, 14/12/2009 - 13:43.

Very good post, thanks a lot.

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