Section 3
Electrolyte Balance
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Boundless Anatomy and Physiology
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Sodium, Electrolytes, and Fluid Balance
Electrolytes play a vital role in maintaining homeostasis within the body.
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Sodium Balance Regulation
Sodium is an important cation distributed primarily outside the cell.
Potassium Balance Regulation
Potassium is mainly an intracellular ion.
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Calcium and Phosphate Balance Regulation
Calcium is a key electrolyte: 99% is deposited in bone and the remainder is associated with hormone release and cell signalling.
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Anion Regulation
Anions chloride, bicarbonate, and phosphate have important roles in maintaining balances and neutrality of vital mechanisms in the body.