How is the majority of oxygen transported in the blood?
Bound to the globin portion of hemoglobin
Dissolved in the plasma
Bound to the heme portion of hemoglobin
In the form of bicarbonate and water
The Correct Answer is C
A. Bound to the globin portion of hemoglobin: Oxygen binds the heme (iron) portion, not the globin protein chains
B. Dissolved in the plasma: Only a small fraction (~1.5%) of O₂ is dissolved in plasma
C. Bound to the heme portion of hemoglobin: Most O₂ (~98–99%) is carried as oxyhemoglobin bound to heme iron
D. In the form of bicarbonate and water: Bicarbonate transport applies to CO₂, not O₂
Nursing Test Bank
Naxlex Comprehensive Predictor Exams
Related Questions
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A. major histocompatibility complex: MHC (human leukocyte antigen, HLA) matching is critical because disparities trigger strong T-cell–mediated rejection responses.
B. antibody response: the recipient’s antibody response intensity matters clinically, but you don’t “match” antibody responses between donor and recipient; rather you try to match MHC and blood type.
C. blood type: blood type mismatches can cause hyperacute rejection and are important to consider, but MHC/HLA matching is the key determinant of long-term rejection risk.
D. sex and age: sex and age are not major determinants of graft compatibility; they are not the primary matching criteria used to reduce rejection risk.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. Maintaining blood glucose concentration: Incorrect (this is a liver function) -the liver stores glycogen and performs gluconeogenesis to regulate blood glucose.
B. Secretion of bile: Incorrect (this is a liver function) -the liver synthesizes and secretes bile.
C. Formation of urea: Incorrect (this is a liver function) -the liver converts ammonia to urea (urea cycle).
D. Secretion of insulin: insulin is produced and secreted by the pancreatic β-cells, not the liver, so this is not a liver function.
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