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) (B)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>0.25% (B)</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 (D)</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) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Sodium (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Control of body fluid pH (A)</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% (A)</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 (B)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is sodium mainly found in the body?

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

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