Acid–Base Balance Links (CO2/Bicarbonate)
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QUESTION
Which enzyme in red blood cells catalyzes the reaction of CO2 with water to form carbonic acid?
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What ratio of bicarbonate to dissolved CO2 corresponds to a normal arterial pH of 7.4?
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What is the chloride shift in systemic capillaries?
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Bicarbonate formed inside red blood cells moves out into plasma in exchange for chloride moving in, keeping the cell electrically neutral.
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