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Question

What does the position of the fetal hemoglobin curve on the oxygen saturation graph indicate about its oxygen affinity compared to adult hemoglobin?

Accepted Answer

The fetal hemoglobin curve is left-shifted, indicating higher oxygen affinity.

Answer

The fetal hemoglobin curve is identical to the adult hemoglobin curve.

Answer

The fetal hemoglobin curve is right-shifted, indicating lower oxygen affinity.

Answer

The fetal hemoglobin curve is above the adult hemoglobin curve, indicating higher oxygen affinity.