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Physiologic PH Is Maintained Around 7

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Physiologic pH is maintained around 7.4 because bicarbonate (HCO3) and carbonic acid (H2CO3) exist in a ratio of:


A) 20:1.
B) 1:20.
C) 10:2.
D) 10:5.

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