Potassium
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Where is potassium primarily located in the body?

  • In the blood plasma
  • Interstitial fluid
  • Intracellular fluid (correct)
  • Extracellular fluid

    • What is the primary function of the sodium-potassium pump (Na+/K+ pump)?

  • Control nerve impulse conduction
  • Regulate extracellular potassium levels
  • Maintain membrane potential (correct)
  • Assist in acid-base balance

    • What is the role of potassium in muscle contraction?

  • Assists in acid-base balance
  • Aids in muscle contraction (correct)
  • Regulates intracellular water content
  • Regulates enzyme activity

    • How is high intracellular potassium maintained in the body?

    <p>Through the activity of the sodium-potassium pump</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of potassium in regulating enzyme activity?

    <p>Regulates enzyme activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of potassium in the body?

    <p>Assists in muscle contraction and nerve conduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the sodium-potassium pump (Na+/K+ pump) in the body?

    <p>Maintain membrane potential</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is potassium primarily located in the body?

    <p>Intracellular fluid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal range for potassium in the blood (mEq/L)?

    <p>3.5-5.0 mEq/L</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is high intracellular potassium maintained in the body?

    <p>Activity of the sodium-potassium pump (Na+/K+ pump)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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