Multiple Choice
In order to eliminate the influence of PCO2 changes on plasma HCO3-concentrations, what additional measures of the metabolic component of acid-base balance can be used?
A) HCO3-
B) hemoglobin content (Hb; g/dL)
C) Henderson-Hasselbalch equation
D) standard bicarbonate
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