Which of these statements does NOT correctly describe pH? A)It equals the logarithm to the base 10 of the reciprocal of the hydrogen-ion concentration. B)It can be calculated if the HCO₃^- and CO₂ concentrations in the body fluids are known, even if the H⁺ concentration is unknown. C) It is lower in arterial blood than in venous blood. D) The value is higher in an alkaline situation.

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Arterial blood typically has a higher pH than venous blood due to the lower concentration of carbon dioxide, which forms carbonic acid, in arterial blood.

Which of These Statements Does NOT Correctly Describe PH