The chloride shift occurs when

A) hydrogen ions enter the red blood cells.
B) bicarbonate ions enter the red blood cells.
C) carbonic acid is formed.
D) bicarbonate ions leave the red blood cells.
E) hydrogen ions leave the red blood cells.


D) bicarbonate ions leave the red blood cells.

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