Question

what is chloride shift?

Answer 1

Chloride shift is a process which occurs in a cardiovascular system and refers to the exchange of bicarbonate and chloride across the membrane of red blood cells.......

Answer 2

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CHLORIDE SHIFT ::

➡It is know as hamburger phenomenon.

➡HCO3- ions diffuse out into plasma and cl- ions enter into the RBC at the level of tissues.

➡The above takes place during internal respiration.

➡ In reverse to this Cl- Ions move out as HCO3-

➡It is known as reverse chloride shift.

➡The above one takes place during external respiration.

➡The chloride shift is mainly responsible for the movement of bicarbonates.

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