Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
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ISBN: 9781119662792
Author: Tortora, Gerard J., DERRICKSON, Bryan H.
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 27, Problem 7CP
Name three important extracellular electrolytes, and three important intracellular electrolytes, and indicate how each is regulated.
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Name the chief intracellular electrolytes and the chief extracellular electrolytes.
What are the most important extracellular and intracellular fluid ions and give the significance of each?
Intracellular:
Potassium ion
Magnesium ion
Phosphate
Sulfate
Extracellular:
Sodium ion
Chloride
Bicarbonate
List the components of extracellular fluid (ECF) and intracellular fluid (ICF).
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