The process by which chloride ions pass into R.B.C. and bicarbonate ions pass out is called

Options

A. Bicarbonate shift
B. Chloride shift
C. Buffer system
D. Enzyme shift

Answer

b

Explanation

to maintain electrostatic neutrality of plasma, many chloride ions diffuse from plasma into RBCs and bicarbonate ions pass out. The choride content of RBCs increases when oxygenated blood becomes deoxyfenated. This termed as chloride shift or Hamburge shift.