give the Biological importance of sodium and potassium
Answers
Answered by
1
Answer:
Sodium ions are primarily found inside the human cells such as Nerve Cells. They regulate the flow of water across the membrane. ... Potassium ions acts as cofactor for certain enzymes such as pyruvate kinase. Potassium is important in heart function and in skeleton and muscle contraction.
Explanation:
Hope it helps you have a great day :-))
Answered by
0
Explanation:
Importance of Sodium:
- Sodium maintains the electrolyte balance in the body.
- Sodium plays a key role in regulating the blood volume or blood pressure.
- Our body needs sodium for our muscles and nerves to work properly.
Importance of Potassium:
- Potassium ions maintain the osmolarity of the cell.
- Potassium also regulates the opening and closing of stomata.
- Potassium plays an important role in regulation of cellular electrolyte metabolism,transport of essential nutrients and enzymatic analysis.
Similar questions