hapenkuljetuskyky
Hapenkuljetuskyky, often translated as oxygen-carrying capacity or oxygen transport capacity, refers to the ability of blood to transport oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues. This capacity is primarily determined by the concentration of hemoglobin in the red blood cells. Hemoglobin is a protein that binds to oxygen molecules, and the more hemoglobin present, the more oxygen the blood can carry. Factors influencing hemoglobin concentration include iron intake, vitamin B12, and folate, as well as physiological states like altitude and exercise training.
The total amount of oxygen the blood can carry at full saturation is a key physiological parameter.