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Which anion is the second most abundant in the extracellular fluid, next to Chloride?
Which anion is the second most abundant in the extracellular fluid, next to Chloride?
What is the process called when Chloride (Cl-) replaces Bicarbonate (HCO3-) in the RBC?
What is the process called when Chloride (Cl-) replaces Bicarbonate (HCO3-) in the RBC?
What happens to O2 when it reaches the lungs?
What happens to O2 when it reaches the lungs?
When does H+ bind to Hemoglobin (HHb) in the RBC?
When does H+ bind to Hemoglobin (HHb) in the RBC?
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In a healthy patient with a normal blood pH (7.35-7.45), what is the main component of total CO2 (tCO2)?
In a healthy patient with a normal blood pH (7.35-7.45), what is the main component of total CO2 (tCO2)?
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Study Notes
Extracellular Fluid Composition
- Bicarbonate (HCO3-) is the second most abundant anion in the extracellular fluid, next to Chloride (Cl-).
Chloride Shift
- Chloride (Cl-) replaces Bicarbonate (HCO3-) in the Red Blood Cell (RBC) through a process called the Chloride Shift.
Oxygen Transportation
- When Oxygen (O2) reaches the lungs, it binds to Hemoglobin (Hb) in the Red Blood Cell (RBC).
Hemoglobin and Hydrogen Ions
- Hydrogen ions (H+) bind to Hemoglobin (Hb) in the Red Blood Cell (RBC) when the blood pH drops, forming Hemoglobin-H (HHb).
Total CO2 Composition
- In a healthy patient with a normal blood pH (7.35-7.45), Bicarbonate (HCO3-) is the main component of total CO2 (tCO2).
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Test your knowledge of chloride, bicarbonate, and lactate in clinical chemistry with this quiz. Learn about the chloride shift and the binding of H+ to hemoglobin. Explore the process of releasing O2 in the body.
