Carbon Dioxide Transport Flashcards
1
Q
In the body CO2 mainly exists as Bicarbonate. This means that…
A
- Moves from Cell to Blood to Alveolus by diffusion
2. It is highly soluble and diffuses rapidly so no carrier is needed.
2
Q
Different forms CO2 is carried in?
A
Plasma (7%)
Bicarbonate (70%)
Carbamino compounds (23%)
3
Q
What is the Haldane effect?
Hint: allows venous blood to carry more CO2
A
Effect of Oxygen interacting Hb on CO2 transport
