Chapter 21, Problem 17CYU

Summary Introduction

To review:

The three ways by which CO₂ (carbon dioxide) is transported in the blood with their approximate percentage.

Introduction:

The body cells which are in an active state produce around 200 ml (milliliters) of CO₂ per minute. This needs to be removed from the body through expiration. The CO₂ is transported from the tissues to the lungs by the blood. This transportation is carried out by three processes.