Question

Respiratory gases in our body are transported via ___________

• A. plasma
• B. WBC
• C. RBC
• D. Both a and c

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both a and c

Gases such as oxygen and carbon dioxide in the human body are transported by plasma and RBC. About 97% of the oxygen is transported by RBC and the rest 3% is transported by plasma in dissolved state. Whereas 20% -25% of the $C{O}_2$ is transported by RBC, 7% by plasma in dissolved state while 70% in the form of bicarbonate.