Sodium and Chlorine (Na, Cl) in Nutrition
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What percentage of the body's sodium is found in the intra and extracellular fluid with a large concentration?

  • 10%
  • 5%
  • 1%
  • 0.2% (correct)

    • Which element makes up 93% of the blood serum bases in the body?

  • Calcium
  • Potassium
  • Sodium (correct)
  • Magnesium

    • What is the main function of sodium chloride in the body?

  • Breakdown of fats
  • Production of antibodies
  • Formation of red blood cells
  • Control of body fluid pH (correct)

    • What are the slow symptoms of sodium and chlorine deficiency in animals?

    <p>Lack or abnormal appetite (Pica)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended regular daily supplementation of NaCl due to its limited storage in the body?

    <p>0.005 – 0.010 of body weight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of sodium chloride in the body?

    <p>Control of body fluid concentration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the regular daily need of NaCl as a percentage of the ration?

    <p>0.25%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In case of limited supply, what does the body do with respect to NaCl excretion?

    <p>It conserves or retains it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the slow symptoms of sodium and chlorine deficiency in animals?

    <p>Lack or abnormal appetite (Pica)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element makes up 93% of the blood serum bases in the body?

    <p>Sodium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of sodium chloride in the body?

    <p>Control of body fluid pH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the regular daily need of NaCl as a percentage of the ration?

    <p>0.05 - 0.10%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the body in case of limited supply of NaCl?

    <p>It conserves or retains NaCl</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the slow symptoms of sodium and chlorine deficiency in animals?

    <p>Reduced egg production in laying hens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is sodium mainly found in the body?

    <p>Both intra and extracellular fluid</p> Signup and view all the answers

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