In this way , plasma HCO3 - can be converted to CO2 within the plasma compartment .
In this way , plasma HCO3 - can be exchanged with the alvioli without the requirement of returning the HCO3 - to the interior of the Red Blood Cell .
In this way , plasma HCO3 - can be converted to CO2 within the plasma compartment and exchanged with the alvioli without the requirement of returning the HCO3 - to the interior of the Red Blood Cell .