For maximum efficiency in loading oxygen at the lungs,

A) the pH should be slightly acidic.
B) the temperature should be slightly lower than normal body temperature.
C) DPG levels in the red blood cells should be high.
D) the PO2 should be about 70 mm.
E) All of the answers are correct.


C) DPG levels in the red blood cells should be high.

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Structure G


A) releases milk.
B) releases oil.
C) releases sweat.
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