Under normal physiologic circumstances, how many milliliters of O2 are capable of combining with 1 g of Hb?

a. 0.003 ml
b. 0.450 ml
c. 0.820 ml
d. 1.340 ml


ANS: D
In whole blood, each gram of hemoglobin can carry approximately 1.34 ml of O2.

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