International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) Trainer Practice Exam

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What is the primary function of hemoglobin in the body?

Transporting carbon dioxide in blood
Regulating blood pH levels
Transporting oxygen in red blood cells
Clotting blood

The correct answer is: Transporting oxygen in red blood cells

The primary function of hemoglobin in the body is to transport oxygen in red blood cells. Hemoglobin is an iron-containing protein that binds oxygen in the lungs and carries it to tissues throughout the body where it is released for use in cellular respiration. This process is crucial for maintaining energy production in cells, enabling organisms to perform their vital functions. Although hemoglobin does interact with carbon dioxide and plays a role in regulating oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the blood, its main purpose is oxygen transport. Additionally, while blood clotting and blood pH regulation are critical physiological processes, they are mediated by different components and mechanisms in the body, highlighting the specialized role of hemoglobin in oxygen delivery.