explain the significance of potassium, sodium and magnesium in biological fluids
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Potassium ions are present inside the cell fluid. Its main purpose is to help in activation of many enzymes. It also oxidizes the glucose molecule to form ATP. They also help in the transmission of nerve signals.
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Significance of Potassium :
Potassium ions are found in the highest quality within the cell fluids.
- They participate in oxidising glucose to produce ATP.
- They help in activating many enzymes.
- They also help in transmitting nerve signals.
Significance of Sodium :
Sodium ions are found in the blood plasma. They are also found in interstitial fluids surrounding the cells.
- They help in the transmission of nerve signals.
- They help in transporting sugars and amino acids into the cells.
- They also help in regulating the flow of water across the cell membranes.
Significance of magnesium :
Magnesium is referred as macro minerals. They indicates their higher abundance in the human body system.
- They help in building and strengthening the bones.
- They help in relaxing nerves and muscles.
- They help in maintaining normal blood circulation in the human body system.
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