At a resting tissue, haemoglobin falls from about 98% to 75% saturation. What fraction of the oxygen it carried has been unloaded?
Correct answer C. About one quarter
Explanation
Oxygen released = 98 − 75 = 23 percentage points, which is roughly one quarter of the oxygen carried. The rest acts as a reserve for when activity increases.
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