Which of the following factors will result in a shift of the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve to the left?
a. Increased PaCO2 c. Increased temperature
b. Increased pH d. Increased 2,3-DPG
B
Factors shifting the curve to the left are increased pH, decreased PaCO2, decreased temperature, and decreased 2,3-DPG.
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