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1. If an individual has a HCO3- = 23 mmol/L and PCO2 = 48 mmHg, what is the pH?

2. if an individual has a pH = 7.55 and a PCO2 = 39 mmHg, what is the concentration of HCO3-?

3. if an individual has a pH = 7.40 and a HCO3- = 18 mmol/L, what is the partial pressure of PCO2?

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