What is the term for the phenomenon where hemoglobin's oxygen affinity is increased in response to an increase in pH?

A Bohr effect
B Haldane effect
C Alkalosis-induced oxygen affinity increase ✓
D Stewart-Wilson effect

Explanation

An increase in pH (alkalosis) increases hemoglobin's oxygen affinity, which is a protective mechanism to ensure adequate oxygen delivery to tissues.

Source

Physiology textbooks
Hematology Hematology: Hemoglobin and Oxygen Transport Hematology: Hemoglobin and Oxygen Transport Hard MEDICAL Confidence: medium