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Blood carries the CO2 in three -forms. The correct percentages of CO2 in these forms are
Blood carries the CO2 in three -forms. The correct percentages of CO2 in these forms are
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The correct option is A As carbamino haemoglobin in RBC-20 - 25%, As bicarbonates 70%, Dissolved form in plasma7%
Nearly 20-25% of CO2 is transported by RBCs whereas 70% of it is carried as bicarbonate in plasma. About 7% of CO2 is carried in a dissolved state through plasma. About 97% of O2 is carried by RBCs in the blood. About 3% of O2 Is transported in a dissolved state through the plasma.
Nearly 20-25% of CO2 is transported by RBCs whereas 70% of it is carried as bicarbonate in plasma. About 7% of CO2 is carried in a dissolved state through plasma. About 97% of O2 is carried by RBCs in the blood. About 3% of O2 Is transported in a dissolved state through the plasma.
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