MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

SYNAPTIC PHYSIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The cell membrane is critical in maintaining the normal body fluid volumes and composition which include water and ions:electrolytes ____
A
Na for sodium, K for potassium and Ca for calcium
B
Na for sodium, K for potassium and C for calcium
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Sodium, potassium, and chloride are the significant electrolytes along with magnesium, calcium, phosphate, and bicarbonates. Electrolytes come from our food and fluids. These electrolytes can have an imbalance, leading to either high or low levels.

Detailed explanation-2: -Potassium and sodium are electrolytes that help your body function normally by maintaining fluid and blood volume.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sodium, calcium, potassium, chloride, phosphate, and magnesium are all electrolytes. You get them from the foods you eat and the fluids you drink. The levels of electrolytes in your body can become too low or too high. This can happen when the amount of water in your body changes.

Detailed explanation-4: -Purpose: The human body is known to be composed of 24 elements, among which potassium, sodium and calcium are considered to be essential. These necessary components play a significant physiological role which includes regulation of the electrical and mechanical action of the heart.

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