Which of the following electrolytes is a major anion in body
fluid?
a) Chloride
Chloride is a major anion found in extracellular fluid.
b) Potassium
Potassium is a cation.
c) Sodium
Sodium is a cation.
d) Calcium
Calcium is a cation.

1 Answer

Answer :

a) Chloride
Chloride is a major anion found in extracellular fluid.

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