15 Questions
What percentage of the body's sodium is found in the intra and extracellular fluid with a large concentration?
0.2%
Which element makes up 93% of the blood serum bases in the body?
Sodium
What is the main function of sodium chloride in the body?
Control of body fluid pH
What are the slow symptoms of sodium and chlorine deficiency in animals?
Lack or abnormal appetite (Pica)
What is the recommended regular daily supplementation of NaCl due to its limited storage in the body?
0.005 – 0.010 of body weight
What is the main function of sodium chloride in the body?
Control of body fluid concentration
What is the regular daily need of NaCl as a percentage of the ration?
0.25%
In case of limited supply, what does the body do with respect to NaCl excretion?
It conserves or retains it
What are the slow symptoms of sodium and chlorine deficiency in animals?
Lack or abnormal appetite (Pica)
Which element makes up 93% of the blood serum bases in the body?
Sodium
What is the main function of sodium chloride in the body?
Control of body fluid pH
What is the regular daily need of NaCl as a percentage of the ration?
0.05 - 0.10%
What happens to the body in case of limited supply of NaCl?
It conserves or retains NaCl
What are the slow symptoms of sodium and chlorine deficiency in animals?
Reduced egg production in laying hens
Where is sodium mainly found in the body?
Both intra and extracellular fluid
Test your knowledge on the distribution and functions of sodium and chlorine in the human body. Learn about their role in controlling body fluid pH, nerve and muscle activity, formation of digestive juices, and more.
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