The Term Chloride Shift Refers to The

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Multiple Choice

The term chloride shift refers to the:

• A) exchange of chloride with sodium to maintain electrical neutrality.
• B) exchange of chloride with bicarbonate between red blood cells and plasma.
• C) contribution of chloride to serum osmolality.
• D) kidney's excretion of chloride by the renal tubules.

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Definitions:

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