Asked by Lindsey Fortner on May 10, 2024
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Which of the following is NOT a method of CO2 transport in the blood?
A) Combined with hemoglobin
B) Dissolved in the plasma
C) As bicarbonate ions in the plasma
D) Held in the depression of a red blood cell
Bicarbonate Ions
An alkaline ion that plays a crucial role in the body's pH balance and carbon dioxide transport in the blood.
Hemoglobin
A protein found in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body and returns carbon dioxide from the body to the lungs.
Plasma
The liquid component of blood, composed of water, salts, proteins, and various other substances, in which blood cells are suspended.
- Determine the attributes and purposes of hemoglobin.
Verified Answer
BC
Bryanna CloudMay 16, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is transported in the blood through three main methods: combined with hemoglobin, dissolved in plasma, and as bicarbonate ions in the plasma. It is not specifically held in a depression of a red blood cell, making option D incorrect.
Learning Objectives
- Determine the attributes and purposes of hemoglobin.