CO2 Transport In Blood Flashcards

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What are the 3 ways CO2 is carried in the blood? (& %)

A

Dissolves in plasma - 10%

Bound to Hb - carboaminohaemoglobin - 23%
CO2 + Hb HbCO2

As HCO3- (bicarbonate) - 60/65%

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