In a patient with acidosis, which way will the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve shift? A) To the right, causing more O₂ to be released to the cells B) To the left, allowing less O₂ to be released to the cells C) Downward, allowing less O₂ to dissolve in the plasma D) Upward, allowing more O₂ to dissolve in the plasma

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Acidosis causes the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve to shift to the right, facilitating the release of more oxygen to the tissues.

In a Patient with Acidosis, Which Way Will the Oxyhemoglobin