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∙ 14y agoSodium and potassium are two very important micronutrients of the body. They are present in every cells of the body, Sodium (Na), normally outside the cells (in the extra-cellular fluid) and Potassium (K), normally inside the cell (in the cytoplasm) . By changing the balance of which of them are in a greater percentage inside and outside the cells , they are able to create membrane potential, which are necessary for the nerve impulses. (See sodium/potassium pumps, please) They are also electrolytes, maintaining the body's proper fluid balance. More info could be find on related links.
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∙ 14y agoSodium and potassium are two elements that the body needs to survive. Without them, the body cannot process nutrients needed to sustain life.
Lithium: No Sodium: Yes Potassium: Yes Rubidium: No cesium: No
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Sodium and potassium are both highly reactive because they have only one outer shell electron which they lose very easily to form Na+ and K+ ions respectively. The sodium and potassium in the body are already in the form of these ions.
same as other ions. Note that in your body potassium salts within cells balances the osmotic pressure of sodium salts in the extracellular fluid.
Yes Pottasium is an Electrolyte, you see a electrolyte is a mineral that that disolves in water, and carries an electric current.In your body, potassium, sodium and chloride are the electrolyte minerals. Since the body is made mostly of water, these electrolytes can be found everywhere in your body.
Examples: sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium etc.
sodium along with potassium maintains the electrolyte balance in our body
Sodium and potassium are two elements that the body needs to survive. Without them, the body cannot process nutrients needed to sustain life.
Sodium and Potassium
Lithium: No Sodium: Yes Potassium: Yes Rubidium: No cesium: No
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.
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Sodium may promote the loss of calcium and potassium from the body
Sodium and Potassium.
Important electrolytes in the human body are potassium, sodium, and calcium.
Potassium is a mineral used to help lower blood pressure and moderate electrolytes in the body. Sodium is basically salt, and large quantities in the body creates high blood pressure. So, it is important to have sufficient potassium, or Vitamin K, and lower sodium or salt. Potassium is good. Too much for sodium is bad.