Multiple Choice
Which of these statements does NOT correctly describe pH?
A) It equals the logarithm to the base 10 of the reciprocal of the hydrogen-ion concentration.
B) It can be calculated if the HCO3- and CO2 concentrations in the body fluids are known, even if the H+ concentration is unknown.
C) It is lower in arterial blood than in venous blood.
D) The value is higher in an alkaline situation.
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