What Is the Normal Ratio of HCO₃- to H₂CO₃ in the Plasma

question 23

Multiple Choice

What is the normal ratio of HCO₃- to H₂CO₃ in the plasma of arterial blood?

• A) 20:1
• B) 10:1
• C) 1:20
• D) 1:10

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