Multiple Choice
Which of these statements does NOT 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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