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'Hgb' is the abbreviation for which of the following?

  1. Hemoglobin

  2. Huge globulin

  3. Hydrogen bond

  4. High gravity base

The correct answer is: Hemoglobin

Hemoglobin is the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to the body tissues. The other options are incorrect because - Huge globulin is not a commonly used term in the medical field. - Hydrogen bond is a type of chemical bond and is not related to red blood cells. - High gravity base is not a recognized medical term.