Insulin has an effect on which of the following groups of electrolytes?
A) Sodium, chloride, phosphate
B) Calcium, magnesium, potassium
C) Hydrogen, bicarbonate, chloride
D) Potassium, magnesium, phosphate

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Insulin promotes the uptake of glucose into cells and also stimulates the uptake of potassium, magnesium, and phosphate ions from the blood into cells. This results in a decrease in the levels of these electrolytes in the blood. Therefore, choice D is the best answer.

Insulin Has an Effect on Which of the Following Groups