Most of the CO₂ in the Blood Is Transported as _______

question 54

Multiple Choice

Most of the CO₂ in the blood is transported as _______, and it is located mainly in the _______.

• A) CO₂; plasma
• B) H₂CO₃; plasma
• C) HCO₃^-; plasma
• D) carboxyhemoglobin; erythrocytes
• E) HCO₃^-; erythrocytes

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Definitions:

Notochord

A flexible, rod-shaped support element found in all embryonic and some adult chordate animals, functioning as a primary axial skeleton.

Sound Production

The creation of sound, a process that involves vibration transmitted through a medium such as air or water, which is then perceived by hearing.

Lightweight Bones

Adaptations in some organisms, such as birds, that reduce overall weight while maintaining structural strength to aid in flight.

Efficient Respiration

The process by which organisms optimize their consumption and utilization of oxygen for energy production, ensuring effective exchange of gases.