Physical Education A-Level
Bohr shift during exercise
What Bohr shift during exercise means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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The curve moves to the right when carbon dioxide concentration rises, temperature increases or pH falls during exercise, meaning haemoglobin releases more oxygen at the same pO₂.
Topics that use Bohr shift during exercise
- Cardiovascular system (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Affinity for oxygen
- Antagonistic action of the two divisions
- Anticipatory rise
- Autonomic control of heart rate
- Baroreceptors
- Cardiac output
- Cardiac output and oxygen uptake
- Cardiovascular adaptations to exercise
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