Most of the Carbon Dioxide Produced by Humans Is ________

question 17

Multiple Choice

Most of the carbon dioxide produced by humans is ________.

• A) converted to bicarbonate ions
• B) bound to hemoglobin
• C) transported in the erythrocytes as carbonic acid
• D) simply dissolved in the plasma

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Definitions:

Absorptive Surface Area

The total area through which absorption of nutrients and drugs can occur, increased by structures like villi in the intestinal tract.

Nutrients

Substances that provide nourishment essential for the growth and maintenance of life.

White Nose Syndrome

A fungal disease affecting hibernating bats, characterized by a white fungus on the nose and other body parts, leading to high mortality rates.

Pseudogymnoascus Destructans

A fungal pathogen known for causing White-nose syndrome, a deadly disease affecting hibernating bats.