C3 - Section 1. THE ROLE OF ELECTROLYTES

Question 1

are anions and cations, meaning they are capable of carrying electric charge, which essential components of all living matter.

Answer 1

Electrolytes

Question 2

are essential component in numerous processes.

Answer 2

Electrolytes

Question 3

are responsible in the maintenance of osmotic pressure & water distribution in the various body fluid compartments.

Answer 3

Electrolytes

Question 4

help in the maintenance of the proper pH/acid-base balance.

Answer 4

Electrolytes

Question 5

also have regulatory properties where some are important in the proper function of the heart and other muscles.

Answer 5

Electrolytes

Question 6

Some electrolytes are involved in (?) or electron transfer reaction and many are cofactors important for enzymes activity.

Answer 6

oxidation-reduction reactions

Question 7

Some electrolytes are even involved in (?).

Answer 7

blood coagulation

Question 8

The major electrolytes occur as (?) whose properties are unaffected by other ions or molecules.

Answer 8

free ions