Week 2: Study Questions

1. Describe the function of Hb

2. Define the terms methaemoglobin, sulphaemoglobin and carboxyhaemoglobin
and when they might occur

3. Describe the structure of Hb

4. Explain what happens to haemoglobin as it goes from the lungs to the tissues
and then back again (include a diagram of the O2 saturation curve in your
answer).