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The document discusses the oxygen dissociation curve (ODC) of hemoglobin and several key points on the curve: - Arterial point: pO2 100 mmHg with SaO2 = 97.5% - Mixed venous point: pO2 40 mmHg with SaO2 = 75% - P50 point: pO2 26.6 mmHg with SaO2 = 50% It defines the P50 point as the partial pressure of oxygen at which hemoglobin is 50% saturated. The normal P50 value for adult hemoglobin is 26.6 mmHg. It describes the Bohr effect as decreased oxygen affinity of hemoglobin with increased hydrogen ion or
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