The PH of Human Blood Is 7

question 7

Multiple Choice

The pH of human blood is 7.4. Therefore the hydrogen ion concentration in human blood is which of the following?

• A) 7.4 M
• B) 2.5  10⁷ M
• C) 1.6  10³ M
• D) 4.0  10^-8 M
• E) 7.4  10^-7 M

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Definitions:

Simple Money Multiplier

The reciprocal of the required reserve ratio, or 1/r; the maximum multiple of fresh reserves by which the money supply can increase.

Required Reserve Ratio

The fraction of deposits that banks are required to hold in reserve, either in their vaults or with the central bank, not to be used for loans.

Excess Reserves

The excess funds that a bank or financial institution maintains beyond the minimum mandated by regulatory bodies, creditors, or its own internal policies.

Money Supply

The total amount of money—cash, coins, and balances in bank accounts—in circulation within a country's economy at a specific time.