Oxygen Transport in Blood: Hemoglobin vs. Plasma Dissolution
Over 98% of oxygen in blood is carried bound to hemoglobin in red blood cells. Oxygen binds reversibly in the lungs (high O₂) and releases in tissues (low O₂). Less than 2% dissolves directly in plasma, similar to oxygen dissolving in water.
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