Later Development, Develop. Physiol., Dr. D. Penney

Table 3.06 - Factors Affecting Maternal to Fetal Hemoglobin-Oxygen Exchange.

• Difference in ODC's of the two Hb's, P₅₀'s

• Degree of maternal hyperventilation

• Degree of fetal acidosis

• Maternal 2, 3 - DPG concentration

• Difference in O₂ carrying capacity of the two bloods

• Altitude, CO from cigarette smoke, etc.

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