The Chloride Shift Refers to the

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Multiple Choice

The chloride shift refers to the

• A) effect of Cl⁻ on the O₂ dissociation curve.
• B) exchange of Cl⁻ for bicarbonate ions across the red blood cell membrane.
• C) exchange of Cl⁻ for CO₂ across alveolar cell membranes.
• D) effect of Cl⁻ on H⁺ diffusion from red blood cells.
• E) exchange of Cl⁻ for hemoglobin across the red blood cell membrane.

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