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In the process of transport of CO2, which phenomenon occurs between RBCs and plasma?
In the process of transport of CO2, which phenomenon occurs between RBCs and plasma?
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The correct option is C Chloride shift
Bicarbonate diffuses out of the red blood cells into the plasma in venous blood and visa versa in arterial blood. Chloride ion always diffuses in an opposite direction of bicarbonate ion in order to maintain a charge balance. This is referred to as the chloride shift.
Bicarbonate diffuses out of the red blood cells into the plasma in venous blood and visa versa in arterial blood. Chloride ion always diffuses in an opposite direction of bicarbonate ion in order to maintain a charge balance. This is referred to as the chloride shift.
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