Physiology As blood passes through the tissues, all of the following actions occur EXCEPT that A Bicarbonate concentration of blood decreases B The affinity of hemoglobin for 02 decreases C The ability of hemoglobin to bind C02 increases D The ability of hemoglobin to bind H increases π‘ Explanation As blood passes through the tissues, all of the following actions occur EXCEPT that β Correct Answer: A. Bicarbonate concentration of blood decreases