Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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The body regulates its potassium content by
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absorbing more or less potassium from the gastrointestinal tract.
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excreting more or less potassium in the urine.
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storing more or less potassium in the bone.
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storing more or less potassium in the liver.
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