Body Fluids and Circulation Question 31
31. Which one of the following statements about blood constituents and transport of respiratory gases is most accurate?
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(a) $RBCs$ transport oxygen whereas $WBCs$ transport $CO_2$.
(b) RBCs transport oxygen whereas plasma transports only $CO_2$.
(c) $RBCs$ as well as WBCs transport both oxygen and $CO_2$.
(d) RBCs as well as plasma transport both oxygen and $CO_2$.
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Answer : d
Hints & Solutions
(d) RBCs as well as plasma both carry oxygen and $CO_2$ in dissolved and chemically combined form.
