Using the Henderson-Hasselbalch Equation,calculate the PH of Blood Given: PKa

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Multiple Choice

Using the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation,calculate the pH of blood given: pKa = 6.1
Blood concentration of carbonic acid = 1.2 mEq/L
Blood concentration of bicarbonate = 24 mEq/L
Your calculation reveals that the pH of blood is

• A)7.2
• B)7.3
• C)7.4
• D)None of the above answers are correct

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