What is the term for the amount of oxygen carried by hemoglobin per unit of blood, which is an important indicator of oxygen transport capacity?

A Oxygen saturation
B Oxygen tension
C Oxygen content ✓
D Oxygen delivery

Explanation

Oxygen content refers to the total amount of oxygen carried by the blood per unit volume, including both oxygen bound to hemoglobin and dissolved in plasma. It's a critical measure of the blood's capacity to transport oxygen to tissues.

Mnemonic

'Content' means what is 'contained' within - here, it's the total oxygen within the blood

Source

Berne and Levy Physiology
Hematology Hematology: Hemoglobin and Oxygen Transport Hematology: Hemoglobin and Oxygen Transport Easy MEDICAL Confidence: high