Which of the Following Events Would You Predict as Carbon

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following events would you predict as carbon dioxide is released from your muscles into the surrounding capillary bed?

• A) Oxygen delivery to muscle is increased when more carbon dioxide is produced by the muscle.
• B) Because of the change in blood pH, the blood can carry more oxygen.
• C) The amount of oxygen in venous blood will increase.
• D) Arterial blood entering the capillaries will carry more oxygen.

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