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Thymosin produces homes that help to maintain salt and water balance in the body fluids. The average body water content for adults is about 60%.

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In order for our bodies to retain water, we need to have a sodium level that attracts the absorption of water. When this is in balance it is called homeostasis.

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Sodium is important for the blood physiology, neurons and muscles function, etc.

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How does the body produce sodium chloride?

The body doesn't produce sodium chloride.


What percentage of body weight is sodium chloride?

The human body contain approx. 0,4 % sodium chloride.


How does sodium chloride effects on DNA?

Sodium chloride help the precipitation and separation of DNA.


What are two electrolytes that help maintain the body's water balance?

Potassium and Sodium. Sodium is the main electrolyte involved in maintaining water balance within the body. When the sodium level becomes too high, an urge to drink water, (I.E. Thirst) develops increasing water intake. When the sodium level becomes low, the kidneys produce more urine to help maintain the balance.


Why does the addition of a NaCl in a saponification?

Sodium chloride help the precipitation of soaps.


How does body cells readily differentiate between sodium chloride and potassium chloride?

Sodium chloride has got electron configuration of 2,8,1. Potassium chloride has got electron configuration of 2,8,8,1. They behave identically in almost all the chemical reactions. But then you have potassium chloride molecule inside the cell. You need to have sodium chloride molecules out side the body cell to make them survive. If you get intravenous injection of sodium chloride, nothing will happen to you. If you give intravenous injection of potassium chloride, you will die instantly. How body cells recognize the difference between sodium chloride and potassium chloride in no time is the big question mark.


How does your body get salt?

From the added sodium chloride in foods.


Does sodium chloride help plants grow?

it is not possible


What is sodium chloride injection for?

Sodium Chloride Injection 0.9% is used to replace lost body fluids and salts. Other medicines which are given by injection or by a drip, may be diluted with Sodium Chloride Injection 0.9%. Sodium Chloride Injection 0.9% can also be used as a sterile irrigation solution.


What are the salts present in your body?

Examples: calcium phosphates, sodium chloride, potassium chloride etc.


Which salts are needed in your body?

The most important is sodium chloride.


How do you separate sodium chloride from calcium carbonate?

Dissolve the sodium chloride(which is actually salt) in water. Then, filter the calcium carbonate with the help of filter paper. Crystallize the solution of sodium chloride with water... Hope this helps! :)