How is Carbon Dioxide Transported in Blood?

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In what form is most carbon dioxide transported in the blood?

Bicarbonate ion (HCO3-)

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Where are bicarbonate ions primarily found during CO₂ transport?

Dissolved in blood plasma

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What law is CO2 transported in Blood?

Law of mass action

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Which equation represents the conversion of CO₂ in the blood?

CO2 + H2O CA ⇌ H2CO3 ⇌ HCO3- + H+

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What intermediate compound is formed when CO₂ reacts with water?

Carbonic acid (H2CO3)

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What does the CA represent in the equation of conversion of CO2 in the blood?

carbonic anhydrase that convert carbon dioxide and water into carbonic acid

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What is one main function of converting CO₂ into bicarbonate?

provides an additional way to transport CO2 to the lungs

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What is the second main function of converting CO₂ into bicarbonate?

HCO3- is a buffer, and maintains the blood pH