Concentration of the following is higher in intracellular fluid than in extracellular fluid: (A) Sodium (B) Potassium (C) Chloride (D) Bicarbonate

Concentration of the following is higher in intracellular fluid than in extracellular fluid: (A) Sodium (B) Potassium (C) Chloride (D) Bicarbonate
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Compared with intracellular fluid, extracellular fluid has, a. a greater osmolarity b. a higher protein concentration c. a lower chloride ion concentration d. a lower hydrogen ion concentration

Description : Compared with intracellular fluid, extracellular fluid has, a. a greater osmolarity b. a higher protein concentration c. a lower chloride ion concentration d. a lower hydrogen ion concentration

Last Answer : a lower hydrogen ion concentration

A striking feature of living cells is a marked difference between the composition of the cytosol and the extracellular milieu. Which of the following statement(s) concerning the mechanisms of maintenance of these differences is/are true? a. The cell membrane is able to maintain a 10,000 fold gradient between the extracellular concentration of ionized calcium and the intracellular concentration b. The key to these differences is the fact that the plasma membrane is normally impermeable to sodium, potassium and calcium c. The selectivity of biologic membranes is highly consistent and seldom changes d. The selectivity of cell membranes relates only to ions and not organic compounds

Description : A striking feature of living cells is a marked difference between the composition of the cytosol and the extracellular milieu. Which of the following statement(s) concerning the mechanisms of maintenance ... d. The selectivity of cell membranes relates only to ions and not organic compounds

Last Answer : Answer: a The survival of the cell requires that cytosolic composition be maintained within narrow limits, despite the constant influx of nutrients and the simultaneous outflow of waste. A ... be altered drastically as a result of regulatory or signaling processes that occur within the cell

An extracellular fluid having a higher concentration of chloride than serum is (A) Bile (B) Sweat (C) CSF (D) Pancreatic juice

Description : An extracellular fluid having a higher concentration of chloride than serum is (A) Bile (B) Sweat (C) CSF (D) Pancreatic juice

Last Answer : Answer : C

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.

Description : 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.

Last Answer : a) Chloride Chloride is a major anion found in extracellular fluid.

Important buffer system of extracellular fluid is (A) Bicarbonate/carbonic acid (B) Disodium hydrogen phosphate/sodium dihydrogen phosphate (C) Plasma proteins (D) Organic Phosphate

Description : Important buffer system of extracellular fluid is (A) Bicarbonate/carbonic acid (B) Disodium hydrogen phosphate/sodium dihydrogen phosphate (C) Plasma proteins (D) Organic Phosphate

Last Answer : Answer : A

Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning the microvascular and cellular response to shock? a. Osmodically induced mobilization of intracellular fluid is the initial response to restore intravascular volume b. With larger volume hemorrhagic shock deterioration of normal cellular transmembrane potential occurs resulting in an increase in extracellular sodium and water c. The accumulation of anaerobic metabolites override normal homeostatic vasomotor tone and contribute to the maladaptive vasodilatation d. Abnormal intracellular calcium homeostasis may contribute to the cellular dysfunction of shock

Description : Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning the microvascular and cellular response to shock? a. Osmodically induced mobilization of intracellular fluid is the initial ... d. Abnormal intracellular calcium homeostasis may contribute to the cellular dysfunction of shock

Last Answer : Answer: c, d Moderate hypovolemia results in a relatively rapid spontaneous restitution of intravascular volume through expansion of the plasma space. This plasma expansion by ... potassium pump. Cellular dysfunction also appears to be related to abnormal intracellular calcium homeostasis

The principal cation in extracellular fluid is (A) Sodium (B) Potassium (C) Calcium (D) Magnesium

Description : The principal cation in extracellular fluid is (A) Sodium (B) Potassium (C) Calcium (D) Magnesium

Last Answer : Answer : A

The principal cation in intracellular fluid is (A) Sodium (B) Potassium (C) Calcium (D) Magnesium

Description : The principal cation in intracellular fluid is (A) Sodium (B) Potassium (C) Calcium (D) Magnesium

Last Answer : Answer : B

In primary dehydration (A) Intracellular fluid volume is reduced (B) Intracellular fluid volume remains normal (C) Extracellular fluid volume is much reduced (D) Extracellular fluid volume is much increased

Description : In primary dehydration (A) Intracellular fluid volume is reduced (B) Intracellular fluid volume remains normal (C) Extracellular fluid volume is much reduced (D) Extracellular fluid volume is much increased

Last Answer : Answer : A

Anion gap is the difference in the plasma concentrations of (A) (Chloride) – (Bicarbonate) (B) (Sodium) – (Chloride) (C) (Sodium + Potassium) – (Chloride + Bicarbonate) (D) (Sum of cations) – (Sum of anions)

Description : Anion gap is the difference in the plasma concentrations of (A) (Chloride) – (Bicarbonate) (B) (Sodium) – (Chloride) (C) (Sodium + Potassium) – (Chloride + Bicarbonate) (D) (Sum of cations) – (Sum of anions)

Last Answer : Answer : C

Mineralocorticoids increase the tubular secretion of (A) Sodium (B) Potassium (C) Chloride (D) Bicarbonate

Description : Mineralocorticoids increase the tubular secretion of (A) Sodium (B) Potassium (C) Chloride (D) Bicarbonate

Last Answer : Answer : B

The ion which activates salivary amylase activity is (A) Chloride (B) Bicarbonate (C) Sodium (D) Potassium

Description : The ion which activates salivary amylase activity is (A) Chloride (B) Bicarbonate (C) Sodium (D) Potassium

Last Answer : Answer : A

Which of the following statements about extracellular fluid are true? A. The total extracellular fluid volume represents 40% of the body weight. B. The plasma volume constitutes one fourth of the total extracellular fluid volume. C. Potassium is the principal cation in extracellular fluid. D. The protein content of the plasma produces a lower concentration of cations than in the interstitial fluid. E. The interstitial fluid equilibrates slowly with the other body compartments.

Description : Which of the following statements about extracellular fluid are true? A. The total extracellular fluid volume represents 40% of the body weight. B. The plasma volume constitutes one fourth ... the interstitial fluid. E. The interstitial fluid equilibrates slowly with the other body compartments.

Last Answer : Answer: B DISCUSSION: The total extracellular fluid volume represents 20% of body weight. The plasma volume is approximately 5% of body weight. Sodium is the principal cation. The ... fluid and cerebrospinal fluid, the majority of the interstitial fluid exists as a rapidly equilibrating component

Which of the following electrolytes is a major cation in body fluid? a) Potassium Potassium is a major cation that affects cardiac muscle functioning. b) Chloride Chloride is an anion. c) Bicarbonate Bicarbonate is an anion. d) Phosphate Phosphate is an anion.

Description : Which of the following electrolytes is a major cation in body fluid? a) Potassium Potassium is a major cation that affects cardiac muscle functioning. b) Chloride Chloride is an anion. c) Bicarbonate Bicarbonate is an anion. d) Phosphate Phosphate is an anion.

Last Answer : a) Potassium Potassium is a major cation that affects cardiac muscle functioning.

Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning the cell plasma membrane? a. The plasma membrane is composed of amphipathic molecules b. The hydrophobic core of the lipid bilayer of the cell membrane contains specialized transport proteins which maintain the intracellular ionic milieu different from the extracellular fluid c. Plasma membrane proteins extend externally and bear phospholipid moieties which contribute to the cell coat d. The membrane proteins of nerve cells are highly voltage-dependent

Description : Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning the cell plasma membrane? a. The plasma membrane is composed of amphipathic molecules b. The hydrophobic core of the lipid bilayer of the ... contribute to the cell coat d. The membrane proteins of nerve cells are highly voltage-dependent

Last Answer : Answer: a, b, d The plasma membrane defines the boundary of the cell and serves to contain and concentrate enzymes and other macromolecule constituents. The plasma membrane is ... and bear carbohydrate moieties primarily as oligosaccharide chains that contribute to the cell coat or glycocalyx

During the propagation of a nerve impulse, the action potential results from the movement of (a) K+ ions from intracellular fluid to extracellular fluid (b) Na+ ions from extracellular fluid to intracellular fluid (c) K+ ions from extracellular fluid to intracellular fluid (d) Na+ ions from intracellular fluid to extracellular fluid.

Description : During the propagation of a nerve impulse, the action potential results from the movement of (a) K+ ions from intracellular fluid to extracellular fluid (b) Na+ ions from extracellular ... extracellular fluid to intracellular fluid (d) Na+ ions from intracellular fluid to extracellular fluid.

Last Answer : (b) Na+ ions from extracellular fluid to intracellular fluid

The presence of which of the following salts in water causes corrosion in steam boilers? (1) Sodium Chloride (2) Magnesium Chloride (3) Calcium bicarbonate (4) Potassium bicarbonate

Description : The presence of which of the following salts in water causes corrosion in steam boilers? (1) Sodium Chloride (2) Magnesium Chloride (3) Calcium bicarbonate (4) Potassium bicarbonate

Last Answer : (2) Magnesium Chloride Explanation: Magnesium chloride is the name for the chemical compound with the formula MgCl2 and its various hydrates MgCl2(H2O)x. These salts are typical ionic halides, being highly soluble in water.

component of the management of moderately severe diabetic ketoacidosis: A. Insulin B. Intravenous fluids C. Potassium chloride D. Sodium bicarbonate

Description : component of the management of moderately severe diabetic ketoacidosis: A. Insulin B. Intravenous fluids C. Potassium chloride D. Sodium bicarbonate

Last Answer : D. Sodium bicarbonate

Which of the following measures is not an essential component of the management of moderately severe diabetic ketoacidosis: A. Insulin B. Intravenous fluids C. Potassium chloride D. Sodium bicarbonate

Description : Which of the following measures is not an essential component of the management of moderately severe diabetic ketoacidosis: A. Insulin B. Intravenous fluids C. Potassium chloride D. Sodium bicarbonate

Last Answer : . Sodium bicarbonate

Recurrent vomiting leads to loss of (A) Potassium (B) Chloride (C) Bicarbonate (D) All of these

Description : Recurrent vomiting leads to loss of (A) Potassium (B) Chloride (C) Bicarbonate (D) All of these

Last Answer : Answer : B

Zymogen is (A) An intracellular enzyme (B) Serum enzyme (C) A complete extracellular enzyme (D) An inactivated enzyme

Description : Zymogen is (A) An intracellular enzyme (B) Serum enzyme (C) A complete extracellular enzyme (D) An inactivated enzyme

Last Answer : Answer : D

During deficiency of thiamine the concentration of the following compound rises in blood and intracellular fluid: (A) Glycogen (B) Sugar (C) Amino acids (D) Pyruvic acid

Description : During deficiency of thiamine the concentration of the following compound rises in blood and intracellular fluid: (A) Glycogen (B) Sugar (C) Amino acids (D) Pyruvic acid

Last Answer : Answer : D

A 19 year-old female is referred following a visit to the dentist where marked erosion of her teeth was noted. She was entirely asymptomatic and her only medication was the oral contraceptive pill. On examination her blood pressure was 110/70 mmHg and her body mass index was 21.5 kg/m2 (18 - 25). Investigations sodium 135 mmol/l potassium 2.1 mmol/l bicarbonate 42 mmol/l urea 2.6 mol/L corrected calcium 2.08 mmol/ alkaline phosphatase 201 iu/l (50-110) What is the most likely diagnosis? 1) Bulimia nervosa 2) Conn's syndrome 3) Laxative abuse 4) Pregnancy 5) Primary hypoparathyroidism

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Last Answer : Answers-5 This patient has tooth erosion associated with hypokalaemic metabolic alkalosis and hypocalcaemia. This suggests a diagnosis of hypoparathyroidism. Conn's is unlikely in this age group, is ... raised alkaline phosphatase would not be expected. Early pregnancy would not fit this picture.

The following have a lower concentration in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) than plasma: a. glucose b. sodium c. potassium d. magnesium

Description : The following have a lower concentration in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) than plasma: a. glucose b. sodium c. potassium d. magnesium

Last Answer : magnesium

Number of moles of CaO required to remove hardness from 1000 litre water having 324 ppm of calcuim bicarbonate and 74.5 ppm of potassium chloride is :

Description : Number of moles of CaO required to remove hardness from 1000 litre water having 324 ppm of calcuim bicarbonate and 74.5 ppm of potassium chloride is :

Last Answer : Number of moles of CaO required to remove hardness from 1000 litre water having 324 ppm of calcuim bicarbonate and 74.5 ppm ... : A. 8 B. 4 C. 3 D. 2

Solvay process is not used for the manufacture of potassium carbonate, because of the reason that potassium bicarbonate (A) Is prone to thermal decomposition (B) Has high water solubility and is unstable (C) Is soluble in ammonium chloride and potassium chloride solution (D) All (A), (B) and (C)

Description : Solvay process is not used for the manufacture of potassium carbonate, because of the reason that potassium bicarbonate (A) Is prone to thermal decomposition (B) Has high water solubility and is unstable (C) Is soluble in ammonium chloride and potassium chloride solution (D) All (A), (B) and (C)

Last Answer : (C) Is soluble in ammonium chloride and potassium chloride solution

Which of the following statements are true of a patient with hyperglycemia and hyponatremia? A. The sodium concentration must be corrected by 5 mEq. per 100 mg. per 100 ml. elevation in blood glucose. B. With normal renal function, this patient is likely to be volume overloaded. C. Proper fluid therapy would be unlikely to include potassium administration. D. Insulin administration will increase the potassium content of cells. E. Early in treatment adequate urine output is a reliable measure of adequate volume resuscitation.

Description : Which of the following statements are true of a patient with hyperglycemia and hyponatremia? A. The sodium concentration must be corrected by 5 mEq. per 100 mg. per 100 ml. elevation in blood ... . E. Early in treatment adequate urine output is a reliable measure of adequate volume resuscitation.

Last Answer : Answer: D DISCUSSION: Each 100-mg. per 100 ml. elevation in blood glucose causes a fall in serum sodium concentration of approximately 2 mEq. per liter. Excess serum glucose ... correction of the patient's associated acidosis produce movement of potassium ions into the intracellular compartment

Distinguish between intracellular and extracellular digestion? -Biology

Description : Distinguish between intracellular and extracellular digestion? -Biology

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How different are intracellular and extracellular digestion? What is the evolutionary advantage of extracellular digestion?

Description : How different are intracellular and extracellular digestion? What is the evolutionary advantage of extracellular digestion?

Last Answer : Intracellular digestion is that in which the breaking down of macromolecules takes place within the cell. Extracellular digestion is that in which macromolecules are broken down in places outside ... the size of their molecules, could not be interiorized by diffusion, phagocytosis or pinocytosis.

The following receptor type has 7 helical membrane spanning amino acid segments with 3 extracellular and 3 intracellular loops: A. Tyrosine protein kinase receptor B. Gene expression regulating receptor C. Intrinsic ion channel containing receptor D. G protein coupled receptor

Description : Receptors perform the following function/functions: A. Ligand recognition B. Signal transduction C. Both ligand recognition and signal transduction D. Disposal of agonists and antagonists

Last Answer : D. Disposal of agonists and antagonists

The following receptor type has 7 helical membrane spanning amino acid segments with 3 extracellular and 3 intracellular loops: A. Tyrosine protein kinase receptor B. Gene expression regulating receptor C. Intrinsic ion channel containing receptor D. G protein coupled receptor

Description : The following receptor type has 7 helical membrane spanning amino acid segments with 3 extracellular and 3 intracellular loops: A. Tyrosine protein kinase receptor B. Gene expression regulating receptor C. Intrinsic ion channel containing receptor D. G protein coupled receptor

Last Answer : D. G protein coupled receptor

Mode of digestion in 'Hydra' is (a) Intracellular (b) Extracellular (c) Both these (d) None

Description : Mode of digestion in 'Hydra' is (a) Intracellular (b) Extracellular (c) Both these (d) None

Last Answer : (c) Both these

The following are true about the lens: a. it has a higher concentration of sodium than potassium b. it has the highest concentration of protein than other organs in the body c. 90% of proteins in the lens are water-soluble d. gluthatione is reduced in cataract

Description : The following are true about the lens: a. it has a higher concentration of sodium than potassium b. it has the highest concentration of protein than other organs in the body c. 90% of proteins in the lens are water-soluble d. gluthatione is reduced in cataract

Last Answer : gluthatione is reduced in cataract

In the lens: a. the potassium concentration is higher than that of the sodium b. the majority of the lens protein are water soluble c. glutathione is increased in the presence of cataract d. all above

Description : In the lens: a. the potassium concentration is higher than that of the sodium b. the majority of the lens protein are water soluble c. glutathione is increased in the presence of cataract d. all above

Last Answer : all above

The following are found in higher concentration in the tear than in the serum: a. sodium b. potassium c. Ig G d. glucose

Description : The following are found in higher concentration in the tear than in the serum: a. sodium b. potassium c. Ig G d. glucose

Last Answer : potassium

During deficiency of thiamine the concentration of the following compound rises in blood and intracellular fluid: (A) Glycogen (B) Sugar (C) Amino acids (D) Pyruvic acid

Description : During deficiency of thiamine the concentration of the following compound rises in blood and intracellular fluid: (A) Glycogen (B) Sugar (C) Amino acids (D) Pyruvic acid

Last Answer : (D) Pyruvic acid

Which of the following is true of loss of gastrointestinal secretions? A. Gastric losses are best replaced with a balanced salt solution. B. Potassium supplementation is unnecessary in replacement of gastric secretions. C. Bicarbonate wasting is an unusual complication of a high-volume pancreatic fistula. D. Balanced salt solution is a reasonable replacement fluid for a small bowel fistula. E. A patient with persistent vomiting usually requires hyperchloremic replacement fluids.

Description : Which of the following is true of loss of gastrointestinal secretions? A. Gastric losses are best replaced with a balanced salt solution. B. Potassium supplementation is unnecessary in ... bowel fistula. E. A patient with persistent vomiting usually requires hyperchloremic replacement fluids.

Last Answer : Answer: DE DISCUSSION: Gastric secretions are relatively high in chloride and potassium. Other than an isolated pancreatic fistula, gastrointestinal tract losses below the pylorus ... Although potassium concentrations are low, copious losses require potassium supplementation to prevent hypokalemia

. Chemical name of soda ash is (A) Sodium bicarbonate (B) Sodium thiosulphate (C) Potassium carbonate (D) None of these

Description : . Chemical name of soda ash is (A) Sodium bicarbonate (B) Sodium thiosulphate (C) Potassium carbonate (D) None of these

Last Answer : (D) None of these

Baking soda is : (1) Potassium carbonate (2) Sodium hydroxide (3) Sodium carbonate (4) Sodium bicarbonate

Description : Baking soda is : (1) Potassium carbonate (2) Sodium hydroxide (3) Sodium carbonate (4) Sodium bicarbonate

Last Answer : Sodium bicarbonate

Dry powder fire extinguishers contain (1) sand (2) sand and sodium carbonate (3) sand and potassium carbonate (4) sand and sodium bicarbonate

Description : Dry powder fire extinguishers contain (1) sand (2) sand and sodium carbonate (3) sand and potassium carbonate (4) sand and sodium bicarbonate

Last Answer : sand and sodium bicarbonate

In Addison’s disease, there is excessive retention of (A) Potassium (B) Sodium (C) Chloride (D) Water

Description : In Addison’s disease, there is excessive retention of (A) Potassium (B) Sodium (C) Chloride (D) Water

Last Answer : Answer : A

Mineralocorticoids increase the tubular reabsorption of (A) Sodium and calcium (B) Sodium and potassium (C) Sodium and chloride (D) Potassium and chloride 224 MCQs IN BIOCHEMISTRY

Description : Mineralocorticoids increase the tubular reabsorption of (A) Sodium and calcium (B) Sodium and potassium (C) Sodium and chloride (D) Potassium and chloride 224 MCQs IN BIOCHEMISTRY

Last Answer : Answer : C

Mineralcorticoids regulate the metabolism of all of the following except (A) Sodium (B) Potassium (C) Calcium (D) Chloride

Description : Mineralcorticoids regulate the metabolism of all of the following except (A) Sodium (B) Potassium (C) Calcium (D) Chloride

Last Answer : Answer : C

The most important effect of aldosterone is to (A) Increase the rate of tubular reabsorption of sodium (B) Decrease the rate of tubular reabsorption of potassium (C) Decrease the reabsorption of chloride (D) Decrease the renal reabsorption of sodium

Description : The most important effect of aldosterone is to (A) Increase the rate of tubular reabsorption of sodium (B) Decrease the rate of tubular reabsorption of potassium (C) Decrease the reabsorption of chloride (D) Decrease the renal reabsorption of sodium

Last Answer : Answer : A

Can you mix sodium bicarbonate and magnesium chloride?

Description : Can you mix sodium bicarbonate and magnesium chloride?

Last Answer : Yes, it is possible.

In patients receiving massive blood transfusion for acute blood loss, which of the following is/are correct? A. Packed red blood cells and crystalloid solution should be infused to restore oxygen-carrying capacity and intravascular volume. B. Two units of FFP should be given with every 5 units of packed red blood cells in most cases. C. A “six pack” of platelets should be administered with every 10 units of packed red blood cells in most cases. D. One to two ampules of sodium bicarbonate should be administered with every 5 units of packed red blood cells to avoid acidosis. E. One ampule of calcium chloride should be administered with every 5 units of packed red blood cells to avoid hypocalcemia.

Description : In patients receiving massive blood transfusion for acute blood loss, which of the following is/are correct? A. Packed red blood cells and crystalloid solution should be infused to restore oxygen ... should be administered with every 5 units of packed red blood cells to avoid hypocalcemia.

Last Answer : Answer: A DISCUSSION: Patients who are suffering from acute blood loss require crystalloid resuscitation as the initial maneuver to restore intravascular volume and re-establish vital signs. If 2 to 3 liters ... when the infusion of blood proceeds at a rate exceeding 1 to 2 units every 5 minutes

Chemical name of common salt is – (1) Sodium Chloride (2) Sodium Bicarbonate (3) Sodium (4) Sodium Oxide

Description : Chemical name of common salt is – (1) Sodium Chloride (2) Sodium Bicarbonate (3) Sodium (4) Sodium Oxide

Last Answer : (1) Sodium Chloride Explanation: Sodium chloride, also known as salt, common salt, table salt or halite, is an ionic compound with the chemical formula NaCl, representing equal proportions of sodium and chlorine. In the form of table salt, it is commonly used as a condiment and food preservative.

The chemical name of baking soda is - (1) Sodium carbonate (2) Sodium bicarbonate (3) Sodium chloride (4) Sodium nitrate

Description : The chemical name of baking soda is - (1) Sodium carbonate (2) Sodium bicarbonate (3) Sodium chloride (4) Sodium nitrate

Last Answer : (2) Sodium bicarbonate Explanation: Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) is also known as baking soda. It is a chemical leavening agent which is added to baked goods before cooking to produce carbon dioxide and cause them to 'rise'.

Kidney stones are mainly formed by which of the following compound - (1) Sodium chloride (2) Silicates (3) Calcium bicarbonate (4) Calcium oxalate

Description : Kidney stones are mainly formed by which of the following compound - (1) Sodium chloride (2) Silicates (3) Calcium bicarbonate (4) Calcium oxalate

Last Answer : (4) Calcium oxalate Explanation: Kidney stones form when your urine contains more crystal-forming substances — such as calcium, oxalate and uric acid — than the fluid in your urine can dilute.

Which of the following is responsible for permanent hardness of water? (1) magnesium bicarbonate (2) sodium chloride (3) calcium sulphate (4) calcium bicarbonate

Description : Which of the following is responsible for permanent hardness of water? (1) magnesium bicarbonate (2) sodium chloride (3) calcium sulphate (4) calcium bicarbonate

Last Answer : (3) calcium sulphate Explanation: Permanent hardness is caused by dissolved calcium sulfate (which is not removed by boiling). Hard water contains dissolved magnesium and calcium ions. These make ... . Temporary hardness is caused by dissolved calcium hydrogen carbonate (which is removed by boiling)