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Sodium (from sodium chloride) is indispensable for lifebecause it is important for:
- regulation of blood pressure, pH, blood volume, osmotic pressure
- transmission of nervous impulse
- correct neurons function
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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 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.
What minerals does your body need in large amounts?
Your body needs calcium, chloride, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and sodium in large amounts.
How much salt do your body need?
1 atom in each molecule (60,33417 %)
How does your body get salt?
From the added sodium chloride in foods.
What can sodium chloride be obtained from?
oh my freaking god, what do you need sodium chloride for? it's TABLE SALT!!
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.
Why don't you get sick from sodium chloride?
No it is not true. It causes high blood pressure in the body.
Do you need a prescription for sodium chloride?
No you do not it is table salt
