What is the normal ratio of HCO3- to H2CO3 in the plasma of arterial blood?
A. 20:1
B. 1:20
C. 10:1
D. 1:10
Answer: A
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C) The nerves that carry somatic pain impulses enter the spinal column at various levels, while the nerves that carry visceral impulses enter the spinal column via specific nerve routes.
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