Which of the following would be lower?
A) the percent of oxygen saturation of hemoglobin when the body temperature is 100.5˚F.
B) the percent of oxygen saturation of hemoglobin when the body temperature is 97.4˚F.

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When the body temperature increases, hemoglobin releases oxygen more easily, which means the percent of oxygen saturation of hemoglobin will be lower. Therefore, choice A is more likely to be lower than choice B since the body temperature is higher.

Which of the Following Would Be Lower