What is a major function of potassium ions in the body?
A) activating enzymes
B) maintaining osmotic pressure in the extracellular fluid (ECF)
C) repolarization of neurons and muscle cells after action potential
D) forming hydroxyapatite salts in osseous tissue
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Q22: Decreased volume and increased concentration of the
Q23: A patient with heart failure is administered
Q24: What is most abundant intracellular cation?
A)sodium ion
B)bicarbonate
Q25: Where are the majority of calcium ions
Q26: Identify the hormones responsible for increasing sodium
Q28: Which hormone has NO role in potassium
Q29: What is the most abundant extracellular cation?
A)magnesium
Q30: What condition accompanies overhydration,or hypotonic hydration?
A)hypoglycemia
B)hypercalcemia
C)hyperglycemia
D)hyponatremia
Q31: An elevated sodium ion concentration is known
Q32: Digoxin is a drug that leads to
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