Difference between revisions of "Bohr Effect Modulation"
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| − | The Bohr effect facilitates the release of oxygen in the tissues, particularly in tissues with the highest metabolic demand. When a tissue's metabolic rate increases, so does its | + | The Bohr effect facilitates the release of oxygen in the tissues, particularly in tissues with the highest metabolic demand. When a tissue's metabolic rate increases, so does its CO2 production. When released into the bloodstream, CO2 forms bicarbonate and protons—facilitated by carbonic anhydrase present in RBCs—causing the pH to decrease and promoting release of O2 from Hgb. |
Revision as of 23:02, 7 August 2024
The Bohr effect facilitates the release of oxygen in the tissues, particularly in tissues with the highest metabolic demand. When a tissue's metabolic rate increases, so does its CO2 production. When released into the bloodstream, CO2 forms bicarbonate and protons—facilitated by carbonic anhydrase present in RBCs—causing the pH to decrease and promoting release of O2 from Hgb.