Asked in UHS MDCAT 2013 2013

The 'pH' of human blood is:

Correct answer: D. 7.35 - 7.4

  • A. 6.7 - 8
  • B. 7.9
  • C. 7.5
  • D. 7.35 - 7.4

Explanation

The pH of human blood is typically around 7.35 to 7.45, which is slightly alkaline or basic. It is important for the pH of blood to remain within this narrow range as deviations can have adverse effects on bodily functions.

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About pH and pOH

pH measures hydrogen ion concentration and pOH measures hydroxide ion concentration on a logarithmic scale. Calculations use pH = minus log of hydrogen ion concentration, pOH = minus log of hydroxide ion concentration and pH plus pOH equals pKw, with separate treatment of strong and weak acids and bases.

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