BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

VITAMINS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Potassium helps with nerve and heart function.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Potassium is a mineral element. It’s found in nature as a type of salt. It comes as potassium chloride or potassium nitrate. It plays a major role in making nerve signals that are needed for skeletal smooth muscle and heart muscle contractions.

Detailed explanation-2: -It helps your nerves to function and muscles to contract. It helps your heartbeat stay regular. It also helps move nutrients into cells and waste products out of cells. A diet rich in potassium helps to offset some of sodium’s harmful effects on blood pressure.

Detailed explanation-3: -Potassium is important for healthy nerve function. Low blood levels can weaken nerve signals and result in tingling and numbness ( 2 ).

Detailed explanation-4: -Potassium rich foods keep the heart healthy by lowering blood pressure, keeping heart rhythm steady, and reducing risk of cardiac arrest.

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