Electrolytes

Question 1

Na+

Answer 1

Water balance; nerve impulse transmission; acid-base balance; cellular chemical reactions.

135 - 145 mEq/L

Question 2

K+

Answer 2

Regulates metabolic activities; glycogen deposition in liver; muscle; nerve impulse transmission/conduction; cardiac conduction; skeletal and smooth muscle contraction.

3.5 - 5.0 mEq/L

Question 3

Ca+

Answer 3

Formation of bone and teeth, blood clotting, hormone secretion, cell membrane integrity, cardiac conduction, nerve impulse transmission, muscle contraction.

8.5 - 10.5 mg/dL

Question 4

Mg+

Answer 4

Enzyme activities; neurochemical activities; cardiac and skeletal excitability; wound healing.

1.5 - 2.5 mEq/L

Question 5

Cl-

Answer 5

Ionic balance, travels with Na+ with similar roles.

95-108 mEq/L

Question 6

HCO3-

Answer 6

Major chemical base buffer within the body; esstenial to acid-base balance.

22 - 26 mEq/L

Question 7

PO4-3

Answer 7

Acid-base regulation; develop and maintain bones and teeth; neuromuscular action; carbohydrate metabolism.

2.5 - 4.5 mg/dL