pH of blood in arteries and veins is

Higher in arteries and lower in veins

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Higher in veins and lower in arteries

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Same

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Variable in both

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Solution

The correct option is D Higher in arteries and lower in veins
pH of blood in the arteries is greater than that of the veins as the venous blood contains dissolved $C O_{2}$ , lactic acid and other metabolic waste that makes the venous blood more acidic.
So, the correct answer is 'Higher in arteries and lower in veins'

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