HOLE'S HUMAN A & P (LL) W CONNECT
HOLE'S HUMAN A & P (LL) W CONNECT
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ISBN: 9781260500080
Author: SHIER, D
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 18, Problem 46P
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To determine:

The foods that are good sources of potassium.

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Potassium is an electrolyte. Electrolytes that are found in our body are chloride ion (Cl-) ions, sodium ions (Na+), potassium ions (K+). It is an important mineral that is needed by the body in a number of processes especially in the conduction of nerve impulse and maintenance of the permeability of the cells. Apart from these, it is also required in many different reactions.

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HOLE'S HUMAN A & P (LL) W CONNECT

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