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What percentage of CO2 transported in the blood is dissolved in the plasma?

A) 32%

B) 7%

C) 25%

D) 23%

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Final answer:

The correct option is B). Approximately 7% of carbon dioxide is transported in the blood as dissolved gas in the plasma. The majority of CO2 is converted to bicarbonate for transport.

Step-by-step explanation:

The percentage of CO2 transported in the blood that is dissolved in the plasma is 7%. Carbon dioxide is transported in the blood through three primary methods: dissolution directly into the blood, binding to hemoglobin, or being converted to bicarbonate. While the majority of CO2 is transported after conversion to bicarbonate, approximately 5 to 7 percent of CO2 is dissolved in the plasma. This dissolved CO2 is carried to the lungs, where it diffuses into the alveoli and is exhaled.

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