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There are multiple factors effecting oxygen carrying capacity of blood. These include:

  • Iron levels,
  • The number of red blood cells (the less there are the less oxygen carrying capacity).
  • Diseases which may damage either the red blood cells or the haemoglobin which is the component which actually carries the oxygen.
  • Hydration level of the person, the less water, the less blood volume the less capacity to carry oxygen!!
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