The reaction that allows CO₂ to move from peripheral tissue cells to plasma, then to erythrocytes and O₂ from erythrocytes to plasma, and then into peripheral tissue cells is termed:

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The correct term for the reaction described is "Isohydric shift." This process involves the exchange of bicarbonate (HCO3-) and chloride ions between erythrocytes and plasma, facilitating the transport of carbon dioxide from tissues to the lungs for exhalation.

The Reaction That Allows CO2 to Move from Peripheral Tissue

The Reaction That Allows CO₂ to Move from Peripheral Tissue