The Chloride Shift

question 29

Multiple Choice

The chloride shift

• A)involves movement of bicarbonate to outside of RBCs in exchange for chloride.
• B)raises the chloride concentration of venous blood plasma.
• C)is necessary for efficient transport of oxygen by the blood.
• D)only happens in people with emphysema.
• E)helps maintain electrical balance between plasma and interstitial fluid.

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