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What is the main role of potassium in the body?
What is the main role of potassium in the body?
- Regulating muscle contractions (correct)
- Promoting hair growth
- Enhancing vision
- Aiding digestion
How does low potassium concentration in blood affect the nervous system?
How does low potassium concentration in blood affect the nervous system?
- Impairs nervous system functions (correct)
- Enhances brain activity
- Improves nerve impulse transmission
- Causes muscle growth
Which bodily functions rely on potassium?
Which bodily functions rely on potassium?
- Digesting food
- Heart rate regulation (correct)
- Regulating body temperature
- Enhancing smell perception
What happens when potassium and sodium work together with the nervous system?
What happens when potassium and sodium work together with the nervous system?
How do nerve impulses rely on potassium?
How do nerve impulses rely on potassium?
Why is getting plenty of potassium essential for the body?
Why is getting plenty of potassium essential for the body?
What is the term used to describe the balance of potassium between intracellular and extracellular fluid?
What is the term used to describe the balance of potassium between intracellular and extracellular fluid?
Which pump is responsible for maintaining potassium homeostasis by pumping sodium and potassium in and out of cells?
Which pump is responsible for maintaining potassium homeostasis by pumping sodium and potassium in and out of cells?
What effect can high levels of potassium (hyperkalemia) have on the heart?
What effect can high levels of potassium (hyperkalemia) have on the heart?
How does potassium help in reducing the risk of stroke?
How does potassium help in reducing the risk of stroke?
What is the role of potassium in alleviating high blood pressure?
What is the role of potassium in alleviating high blood pressure?
Why can a deficiency in potassium lead to muscle cramps?
Why can a deficiency in potassium lead to muscle cramps?
