Which of These Correctly Describes the Chloride Shift

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which of these correctly describes the chloride shift?

• A) In the lungs, chloride enters red blood cells in exchange for bicarbonate ions.
• B) In the tissues, chloride exits red blood cells in exchange for carbonic acid.
• C) In the tissues, chloride enters red blood cells in exchange for bicarbonate ions.
• D) In the lungs, chloride enters red blood cells in exchange for CO₂.
• E) In the tissues, chloride enters red blood cells in exchange for CO₂.

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