Question

Which of the following occurs during the chloride shift? a) Chloride is removed from the erythrocyte. b) Chloride is exchanged for bicarbonate. c) Bicarbonate is removed from the erythrocyte. d) Bicarbonate is removed from the blood.

Answer 1

Therefore, the answer to the question is b, chloride is exchanged for bicarbonate.

Step-by-step explanation:

Bicarbonate is converted back into carbon dioxide, then diffuses into the lungs to be expelled.