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How does low body temperature affect the bloods ability to carry dissolved oxygen

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The amount of dissolved oxygen in the blood decreases with a higher temperature. Therefore a low body temperature actually allows a higher concentration of dissolved oxygen. However obviously, if your body temperature goes too low things like enzymes start to not function optimally or work at all.
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