Question

Which of the following is a major function of chloride?
A) Helps maintain gastric acidity
B) Acts as principal intracellular electrolyte
C) Acts as principal intracellular electrolyte
D) All of the above

Answer 1

Which of the following is a major function of chloride?
A) Helps maintain gastric acidity
B) Acts as principal intracellular electrolyte
C) Acts as principal intracellular electrolyte
D) All of the above

=> Option D

Answer 2

The correct answer is option (D) all of the above.

Chloride maintains the osmotic pressure gradient between the intra cellular fluid and the extra cellular fluid. It maintains an important role in hydration and balances the cations. Hence, it maintains neutrality or gastric acidity. Chloride is the major ion in extra cellular as well as intra cellular fluid. It also maintains homeostasis.