In comparing CSF and blood, the pH of CSF is ______ than that found in the blood, and the one electrolyte found in higher concentration in CSF than in blood is ______.(answer format: blank 1, blank 2)

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The pH of CSF is approximately 7.31, and the pH of blood ranges from 7.35 to 7.45.Thus the pH of CSF is lower than that of blood.The electrolyte that is found in higher concentration in CSF than in blood is chloride.The normal reference range for CSF chloride is 116 to 127 mEq/L, and the blood reference range is 101 to 111 mEq/L.One explanation for the higher chloride in CSF is to provide negative charge to maintain electroneutrality because of a lack of protein.

In Comparing CSF and Blood, the PH of CSF Is