Which consequence results when functional red blood cells decline?

💡 Explanation

Reduced functional red blood cells causes decreased oxygen binding because of reduced Hemoglobin saturation during alveolar gas exchange, therefore the oxygen carrying capacity diminishes in the bloodstream, rather than pH changes or fluid absorption.

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