Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Oxyhemoglobin is a complex formed when oxygen binds to the hemoglobin in red blood cells. This process is crucial for transporting oxygen from the lungs to the tissues throughout the body.
A protein in red blood cells responsible for carrying oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and returning carbon dioxide from the tissues back to the lungs.
Also known as red blood cells, they are responsible for carrying oxygen and carbon dioxide throughout the body.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: A condition caused by binding of carbon monoxide to hemoglobin, preventing it from carrying sufficient oxygen, illustrating the specificity and importance of oxyhemoglobin in gas transport