In Order to Eliminate the Influence of PCO₂ Changes on Plasma

question 3

Multiple Choice

In order to eliminate the influence of PCO₂ changes on plasma HCO₃^- concentrations, what additional measures of the metabolic component of acid-base balance can be used?

• A) HCO₃^-
• B) Hemoglobin content
• C) Henderson-Hasselbalch equation
• D) Standard bicarbonate

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