What is the term for the phenomenon where hemoglobin's oxygen affinity is decreased due to an increase in hydrogen ions?

A Bohr effect ✓
B Haldane effect
C Verigo effect
D Krogh effect

Explanation

The Bohr effect describes how an increase in hydrogen ions (decrease in pH) leads to a decrease in hemoglobin's oxygen affinity, facilitating oxygen release to tissues.

Mnemonic

Bohr → Breathe Out Hydrogen Rapidly

Source

Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology
Hematology Hematology: Hemoglobin and Oxygen Transport Hematology: Hemoglobin and Oxygen Transport Medium MEDICAL Confidence: high