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Martini - Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology 12th Edition
Martini, Nath, Bartholomew12th EditionFundamentals of Anatomy & PhysiologyISBN: 9780137854011Non è quello che usi tu?Cambia libro di testo
Capitolo 19, Problema 3

Blood temperature is approximately ___, and blood pH averages ___.
(a) 36 °C, 7.0
(b) 39 °C, 7.8
(c) 38 °C, 7.4
(d) 37 °C, 7.0

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Step 1: Understand the normal physiological values for blood temperature and pH. Blood temperature is typically close to the body's core temperature, which is around 37 °C in a healthy adult.
Step 2: Recall that blood pH is tightly regulated to maintain homeostasis, usually slightly alkaline, with a normal average value around 7.4.
Step 3: Compare the given options with these known physiological norms: temperature near 37 °C and pH near 7.4.
Step 4: Eliminate options that have blood temperature or pH values significantly different from these normal ranges (e.g., 39 °C or pH 7.8 are outside normal limits).
Step 5: Select the option that best matches the typical blood temperature and pH values, which are approximately 37 °C and 7.4 respectively.

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