Choose Which of the Following Descriptions Apply to the Number $$- \sqrt { 12 }$$

question 148

Multiple Choice

Choose which of the following descriptions apply to the number (more than one may apply) : whole, integer, rational,
irrational, real.
- $$- \sqrt { 12 }$$

• A)Real, integer
• B)Real, rational
• C)Real, whole
• D)Real, irrational

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Definitions:

Hypoventilation

A state of insufficient ventilation leading to an increase in blood carbon dioxide levels, which can disrupt the body's acid-base balance.

Rebreathing

Rebreathing is the process of inhaling the air that has been exhaled, which can lead to an increase in carbon dioxide and a decrease in oxygen levels in the body.

Bicarbonate Ions

Chemical ions (HCO3-) that act as a major component of the blood's buffering system, helping to maintain the body's pH balance.

Carbonic Acid

A weak acid formed when carbon dioxide dissolves in water, playing a vital role in regulating pH in the blood.