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The pH A. Of arterial blood normally ranges from 7.2 to 7.6. B. Units express [H+] in moles/litre. C. Of blood is directly proportional to the PCO2. D. Of blood is directly proportional to [HCO3- ]. E. Of urine is usually less than 7. |
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Answer» A. False The range is normally between 7.35 and 7.45. B. False They express it as the negative logarithm of the [H+] in moles/litre. C. False PCO2 raises [H+] and hence lowers pH. D. True [HCO3- ] lowers [H+] by buffering and hence raises pH. E. True The normal diet leaves acidic, rather than alkaline, residues. |
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