Question

State whether the following statements are true or false.

(i) The pH of human blood is 4.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

Blood:

1. A fluid that transports oxygen and other nutrients to all parts of the body is called the blood.
2. The blood contains three types of cells namely RBCs, WBCs, and platelets which perform various functions such as oxygen-carrying, immunity, clotting, etc.
3. Since the blood carries various substances in it, it should maintain a balanced pH and cannot be acidic to prevent damage to the components of the blood.
4. Hence, the blood is slightly basic and maintains a pH of 7.3-7.5

The given statement is false.