An actively contracting muscle will cause local temperature to rise and will produce acidic molecules. Warmth and lower pH cause the oxygen-hemoglobin saturation curve to shift ________ reflecting that hemoglobin releases ________ oxygen.

A. right; more
B. left; more
C. left; less
D. right; less


Answer: A

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