The Movement of Chloride Ions into the RBCs in Exchange

question 5

Multiple Choice

The movement of chloride ions into the RBCs in exchange for bicarbonate ions is known as

• A)the BPG pathway.
• B)the chloride shift.
• C)a bicarbonate exchange.
• D)the Bohr effect.
• E)gas diffusion.

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