MATCHING
Match each of the following electrolytes with one of its roles in the body.
-Potassium

Question

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Potassium helps maintain normal muscle function, including the contraction of the heart muscle.

Answer: B
 Movement of potassium ions across cell membranes is essential in the generation of electrical signals in nerve cells and muscle cells.

Answer: C
 Potassium is not an essential component of DNA or RNA. However, it is important for a variety of cellular processes, including metabolism and protein synthesis.

Answer: None of the above
 Potassium is not necessary for the production of parathyroid hormone. Calcium and vitamin D are important for this process.

MATCHING Match Each of the Following Electrolytes with One of Its