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| How much CO2 is excreted by the body daily? |
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| Why does CO2 diffuse so quickly? |
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Definition
| It is more soluble, making it almost as diffusable as oxygen. Otherwise, it would diffuse much more slowly due to its molecular weight (compared to oxygen). |
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| How is the rate of diffusion determined? |
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| The diffusion capacity + Pressure gradient |
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| What are the three modes of travel that CO2 takes in the blood? |
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Definition
1. Dissolved CO2
2. Bicarbonate CO2 equ.
3. Carbamino CO2 equ. |
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| Of the three methods of CO2, which one is the most prevalent? |
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Definition
| The majority of CO2 is transported as bicarb. 88% |
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