ELECTROLYTE

Question 1

most versatile medium for all kinds of chemical

magic

Answer 1

Water

Question 2

7 major electrolytes

Answer 2

Sodium (Na+)
 Chloride (Cl-)
 Potassium (K+)
 Magnesium (Mg++)
Calcium (Ca++)
Phosphate (HPO4)
Bicarbonate (HCO3)

Question 3

responsible for controlling the amount of
water in the body, regulating blood volume
and maintaining muscle & nerve function

Answer 3

Sodium (Na+)

Question 4

works closely with sodium

Answer 4

Chloride (Cl-)

Question 5

important in maintaining proper acidity in the

body

Answer 5

Chloride (Cl-)

Question 6

important in regulating heartbeat and muscle

function

Answer 6

Potassium (K+)

Question 7

allows conductivity between cells

Answer 7

Potassium (K+)

Question 8

critical part of neuron transmission

Answer 8

Potassium (K+)

Question 9

necessary for over 300 biochemical reactions

in the body

Answer 9

Magnesium (Mg++)

Question 10

plays a role in synthesis of both DNA and RNA

Answer 10

Magnesium (Mg++)

Question 11

helps maintain normal nerve and muscle

function

Answer 11

Magnesium (Mg++)

Question 12

boosts immune system, maintain stable
heart rate, stabilizes blood sugar, promotes
formation of bones and teeth

Answer 12

Magnesium (Mg++)

Question 13

key component in pH buffer

Answer 13

Bicarbonate (HCO3-)

Question 14

maintain homeostasis and proper function

of the body

Answer 14

Bicarbonate (HCO3-)

Question 15

essential for maintaining blood

volume

Answer 15

water

Question 16

crucial in conditioning acid-base

balance

Answer 16

water