issb general knowledge MCQ #81

Which gas do red blood cells mainly transport from lungs to body tissues?

issb general knowledge MCQ #81

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Which gas do red blood cells mainly transport from lungs to body tissues?

    • A) Carbon dioxide
    • B) Nitrogen
    • C) Oxygen
    • D) Hydrogen

    Answer: Oxygen

    Explanation: Haemoglobin in red cells picks up oxygen in the lungs and delivers it to muscles and organs. Carbon dioxide is largely carried dissolved in plasma or as bicarbonate.