Compared with the interstitial fluid that bathes active muscle cells,blood reaching these cells in arteries has a A)higher ^PO₂. B)higher ^PCO₂. C)greater bicarbonate concentration. D)lower pH.

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Blood reaching active muscle cells in arteries has a higher partial pressure of oxygen (P_O2) compared to the interstitial fluid, as it is oxygenated blood coming from the lungs.

Compared with the Interstitial Fluid That Bathes Active Muscle Cells,blood