Most of the Carbon Dioxide Is Carried in the Plasma

question 63

Multiple Choice

Most of the carbon dioxide is carried in the plasma as

• A)carbonic anhydrase.
• B)bicarbonate ion.
• C)carbonic acid.
• D)a gas,carbon dioxide.
• E)reduced hemoglobin.

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Definitions:

Projection

A defense mechanism where individuals attribute their own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or motives to another person.

Splitting

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Moderate Anxiety

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