Master Carbon Dioxide fast ⚡ – clear explanations, supportive visuals, OCR-aligned.
You’ll cover
• How carbon dioxide is transported from respiring tissues to the lungs.
• The three main forms of carbon dioxide transport in the blood.
• The role of haemoglobin in carbon dioxide transport and buffering.
• How carbonic anhydrase catalyses the formation of hydrogencarbonate ions.
• The formation of hydrogencarbonate ions inside red blood cells.
• What the chloride shift is and why it occurs.
• How carbon dioxide transport helps maintain blood pH.
What’s included
• Clear tables showing the percentage contribution of each carbon dioxide transport method.
• Structured tables outlining the role of key molecules and ions involved in CO₂ transport.
• Detailed, labelled diagrams showing hydrogencarbonate formation in red blood cells.
• Visual diagrams illustrating the chloride shift.
• Step-by-step visual summaries linking enzyme action to ion movement.
• Concise spec reminders embedded alongside diagrams and tables to reinforce key OCR wording and expectations.
Format
Web-based textbook topic. Mobile/desktop friendly. Access with no time limit, updates included.
