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How much carbon dioxide is carried in every 100 ml of arterial blood?

Correct answer D. 50 ml

Explanation

Arterial blood carries roughly 48 to 50 ml of CO2 per 100 ml, mostly as bicarbonate ions, while venous blood carries a few millilitres more after collecting CO2 from tissues.

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