Which of the following describes the distribution of sodium and potassium between cells and body fluids?
A)equal amounts of each ion in the cells and body fluids
B)little of either in the cells,but large amounts of each in the body fluids
C)K+ mainly in the cells,Na+ in the body fluids
D)Na+ mainly in the cells,K+ in the body fluids

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Potassium (K+) is predominantly found inside the cells, while sodium (Na+) is mainly found in the extracellular fluid outside the cells. Therefore, choice C is the correct answer.

Which of the Following Describes the Distribution of Sodium and Potassium