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Which one of the following statements about blood constituents and transport of respiratory gases is most accurate?
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- RBCs transport oxygen whereas WBCs transport CO2
- RBCs transport oxygen whereas plasma transports only CO2
- RBCs as well as WBCs transport both oxygen and CO2
- RBCs as well as plasma transport both oxygen and CO2
Correct Option: D
RBCs as well as plasma both carry oxygen and CO2 in dissolved and chemically combined form.