The Chloride Shift

question 74

Multiple Choice

The chloride shift

• A) maintains the ionic balance between the red blood cells and the plasma.
• B) inflates alveoli while decreasing oxygen delivery to tissues.
• C) replaces carbonic anhydrase.
• D) regulates the amount of salt in the large intestine compared to the small intestine.

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Definitions:

Arrhythmia

A problem with the rate or rhythm of the heartbeat, causing it to be too fast, too slow, or irregular.

Axillary

Pertaining to the armpit area.

Oral

Relating to the mouth or spoken rather than written communication.

Rectal

Pertaining to or involving the rectum, which is the final section of the large intestine, terminating at the anus.