Blood circulation: Red = oxygenated (arteries), Blue = deoxygenated (veins) Oxygen saturation is the fraction of oxygen-saturated haemoglobin relative to total haemoglobin (unsaturated + saturated) in the blood.The human body requires and regulates a very precise and specific balance of oxygen in the blood. More @Wikipedia
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