Which Statement About CO2 Is Incorrect

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which statement about CO2 is incorrect?

• A)CO2 concentrations are greater in venous blood than arterial blood.
• B)Its accumulation in the blood is associated with a decrease in pH.
• C)Its concentration in the blood is decreased by hyperventilation.
• D)More CO2 dissolves in the blood plasma than is carried in the RBCs.

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Definitions:

Discount Rate

Discount Rate is the interest rate charged by central banks on loans they offer to commercial banks or the rate used to discount future cash flows to their present value.

Federal Reserve District Banks

Regional banks making up the Federal Reserve System, responsible for implementing monetary policy and banking regulations in their respective districts.

Member Banks

Banks that are part of a central bank system like the Federal Reserve System in the United States and are subject to its regulations and have access to its services.

Secondary Reserves

Assets that can be quickly converted into cash without losing value but are not held as cash, used by banks to meet short-term needs.