What would happen if all of the hemoglobin contained within the RBCs became free in the plasma?
A. It would drastically increase osmotic colloid pressure.
B. It would considerably increase blood oxygen carrying capacity.
C. It would facilitate delivery of oxygen into tissues supplied by small capillaries.
D. It would significantly increase blood osmolarity.
E. It would facilitate oxygen diffusion into cells distant from blood capillaries.
Answer: D
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