The Chloride Shift Refers to the

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.