By Converting CO₂ to H₂CO₃, Carbonic Anhydrase _______The PCO₂ in Endothelial

question 128

Multiple Choice

By converting CO₂ to H₂CO₃, carbonic anhydrase _______the PCO₂ in endothelial cells, red blood cells, and plasma, thereby _______ diffusion of CO₂ from tissue cells to these locations.

• A) reduces; facilitating
• B) increases; facilitating
• C) reduces; stabilizing
• D) stabilizes; halting
• E) reduces; halting

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Definitions:

Accommodate

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Pigmented Epithelium

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Bipolar Neurons

A type of neuron which has two processes extending from its cell body, commonly found in the retina, olfactory epithelium, and auditory system.

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