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Which of the following statements accurately describes the amount of carbon dioxide carried in blood plasma?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the amount of carbon dioxide carried in blood plasma?
- The majority of carbon dioxide is carried in blood plasma.
- An equal amount of carbon dioxide is carried in blood plasma and red blood cells.
- Only a small percentage of carbon dioxide is carried in blood plasma. (correct)
- Carbon dioxide is not carried in blood plasma.
Why is carrying carbon dioxide in blood plasma considered inefficient?
Why is carrying carbon dioxide in blood plasma considered inefficient?
- It requires a large amount of energy.
- It does not effectively transport carbon dioxide. (correct)
- It takes a long time to process.
- It can lead to health problems.
Does carbon dioxide transport occur in blood plasma?
Does carbon dioxide transport occur in blood plasma?
- Yes, and it is the most efficient method.
- Yes, but it is not efficient. (correct)
- No, carbon dioxide is only transported in red blood cells.
- No, carbon dioxide is not transported in blood plasma.
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