Physiologic PH Is Maintained Around 7

question 8

Multiple Choice

Physiologic pH is maintained around 7.4 because carbonic acid and bicarbonate exist in a ratio of:

• A) 20/1.
• B) 1/20.
• C) 10/2.
• D) 10/5.

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