answersLogoWhite

0

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

User Avatar

Wiki User

10y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

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!!


Calculate the mass of solid needed to make the solution 100 ml of solution that is 1.0 M in sodium cation using sodium chloride?

To make a 1.0 M solution of sodium cation using sodium chloride, you need to consider the molar mass of sodium chloride (58.44 g/mol). Since 1 mole of sodium chloride provides 1 mole of sodium cation, you would need 58.44 g of sodium chloride to make a 1.0 M solution in 100 ml.


What does sodium and chloine make?

The elements sodium and chlorine {note spelling} react to form sodium chloride.


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.