The following images shows some representations of some of the common components of blood.
-Consider the following reaction involved in carbon dioxide transport in the blood. What happens to this reaction after muscle contraction?

Question

The following images shows some representations of some of the common components of blood. 
-Consider the following reaction involved in carbon dioxide transport in the blood.  What happens to this reaction after muscle contraction?

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During muscle contraction, there is an increase in carbon dioxide production in the muscles. This increase in carbon dioxide causes an increase in hydrogen ions, which decreases the pH of blood. To counteract this decrease in pH, the reaction shifts to the right, producing more bicarbonate ions to buffer the increase in hydrogen ions. Therefore, the reaction shifts to the right after muscle contraction.

The Following Images Shows Some Representations of Some of the Common