What is the chloride shift and why does it occur?
What will be an ideal response?
The chloride shift is an ionic exchange process whereby chloride ions move from the plasma into the erythrocytes to counterbalance the net positive charge left within the erythrocytes by the rapid outrush of negative bicarbonate ions.
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A) TSH. B) ACTH. C) FSH. D) LH. E) GH.
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A. Olfactory B. Trigeminal C. Facial D. Accessory E. Hypoglossal
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What will be an ideal response?
What happened to the urine concentration when the solute gradient in the interstitial space was increased?
A) The urine concentration went to zero. B) The urine concentration stayed the same. C) The urine concentration decreased. D) The urine concentration increased.