If a patient has acidosis (low pH) the oxyhemoglobin curve will shift to the right as well; this is known as the ____ effect.

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The Bohr effect refers to the relationship between pH and the oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve. In acidosis, the curve shifts to the right, indicating that hemoglobin has a decreased affinity for oxygen, allowing more oxygen to be released to the tissues.

If a Patient Has Acidosis (Low PH) the Oxyhemoglobin Curve