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
C) Henderson-Hasselbalch equation
D) Standard bicarbonate
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