A Majority of Carbon Dioxide in the Body Is Transported

question 23

Multiple Choice

A majority of carbon dioxide in the body is transported as:

• A) bicarbonate ion.
• B) hydrogen ion.
• C) hemoglobin.
• D) plasma.

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