The slightly lower pH of venous blood compared to arterial blood is caused by:
a. the lower oxygen level of venous blood
b. the influx of lactic acid in venous blood
c. the influx of carbon dioxide in venous blood
d. all of the above
c. the influx of carbon dioxide in venous blood
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An arterial blood pH above 7.45 is called ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which type of cell divides readily after a bone is damaged?
A) osteoblast B) osteoprogenitor cell C) red marrow cell D) osteocyte E) osteoclast
Given the following data, how would you classify this patient's acid/base imbalance? pH=7.2 pCO2= 37mmHg pO2= 95mmHg HCO3=17mEq/L
a. Metabolic acidosis with partial respiratory compensation b. Respiratory acidosis with partial metabolic compensation c. Metabolic alkalosis with partial respiratory compensation d. Respiratory alkalosis with partial metabolic compensation
The inclusion of ______________ in a woman's diet during the early stages of her pregnancy significantly reduces the risk for neural tube defects in her developing embryo
A. Vitamin E B. Vitamin D C. Vitamin A D. Folic acid E. Calcium