1.WHERE IS SODIUM FOUND IN THE BODY FLUIDS?.

Think 🤔 about this critically. Sodium is one of the electrolytes of the body.

A.It is found in extracellular space.

B.Found in Packed Red blood cells.

C. It is found only in plasma fluid.

D.It is found in intracellular fluid.

E.Only found in kidney.

F.Sodium is found mostly in the body outside the cells .

Correct answer is F.

Rationales:

Sodium plays an important role in the normal physiological process of the human body.

Sodium is the major cation of the extracellular space while potassium is the major cation of the intracellular space. Sodium plays various functions such as regulate the flow of water in the cells and out of the cells.

Maintain normal water balance.

Assist in the regulation of water acid/based balance.

Control blood pressure.

Maintain proper functions of muscle contraction and the functioning of the nerves.

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Published by edochie99

A Registered Nurse with over twenty years of hospital experience, an author with Masters Degree in Nursing,also Bachelor Degree in Nursing,graduated in 1996 from USC,University of Southern California.MSN in 2009 University of Phoenix.

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