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In our body, we have two compartments. One is extra cellular and another is intro cellular. Extra cellular makes 20 % of body weight ( 14 liter in average man of 70 kg.) Intro cellular compartment makes 40 % of body weight (28 liter in average man of 70 kg.) Sodium chloride is important constituent of extra cellular compartment.( It's 0.9 % or 0.150 mole) and potassium chloride is about same in intro cellular compartment. Out of 14 liter 3 liter is in intro vascular compartment ( In the blood ) and 11 liter in so called Interstitial compartment. (It seems that, life has originated in sea and we have carried that part of sea with us via extra cellular compartment. )
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 9y agoSodium (from sodium chloride) is indispensable for life because it is important for:
- regulation of blood pressure, pH, blood volume, osmotic pressure
- transmission of nervous impulse
- correct neurons function
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∙ 9y agoSodium is indispensable for life because it is important for:
- regulation of blood pressure, pH, blood volume, osmotic pressure
- transmission of nervous impulse
- correct neurons function
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∙ 10y agoSodium chloride is indispensable for the function of muscles and nerves; also retain water.
You could not live without it.
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∙ 10y agoYes, but the daily amount is limited to approx. 5 g.
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∙ 10y ago- salt is a useful condiment
- sodium is indispensable for the function of nerves and muscles
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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.
Does sodium chloride produce an electrical current?
Sodium chloride in solution or melted is a good conductor of electricity; but sodium chloride doesn't produce electricity.
Is dry solid sodium chloride a conductivity of electricity?
Not positive, but fairly sure that solid sodium chloride is not a conductor. Molten sodium chloride is a good conductor.
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.
What is the use of sodium chloride in water?
Sodium chloride doesn't react with water; in water NaCl is dissolved and dissociated in ions.Sodium chloride doesn't react with water; sodium chloride is dissolved and dissociated in water.
Is sodium benzoate the good preservative of food?
any sodium like sodium chloride is good for preservation in meats
Is sodium chloride or potassium chloride good for foods?
Sodium chloride is common table salt and is used in many foods, more often than potassium chloride. Potassium chloride is often used as a substitute as many people consume too much sodium, but it doesn't taste as good.
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.
Why should you add sodium chloride?
- sodium chloride is the most used condiment, NaCl improve the taste of foods - sodium chloride is a good preservative for foods - sodium is indispensable for the human organism (also for many animals)
