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ISBN: 9781938168130

Author: Kelly A. Young, James A. Wise, Peter DeSaix, Dean H. Kruse, Brandon Poe, Eddie Johnson, Jody E. Johnson, Oksana Korol, J. Gordon Betts, Mark Womble

Publisher: OpenStax College

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Textbook Question

Chapter 18, Problem 5RQ

Which of the following statements about blood is true?

Blood is about 92 percent water.
Blood is slightly more acidic than water.
Blood is slightly more viscous than water.
Blood is slightly more salty than seawater.

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Which of the following statements about blood is true? Blood is about 92 percent water. Blood is slightly more acidic than water. Blood is slightly more viscous than water. Blood is slightly more salty than seawater.

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