Do animals or plants use Potassium?Can it be found in our bodies?If yes, where and how does our bodies use it?

Answer 1

Yes, potassium is found in our bodies. It works with sodium to keep our hearts beating normally. It is also found in animals, and works the same way as in humans. Plants also use potassium. If you've ever looked at the ingredients on plant food, you'll see that plants need a particular amount of electrolytes to live.

Answer 2

Yes, all animals and plants use K. All our body cells use it continuously. Nerve signals involve it. If you're a farmer or gardener, wood ash, a fertiliser, is rich in it. Most commercial potassium fertiliser is mineral potash, dug out of the ground.

Answer 3

Nerve cells use Potassium/Sodium gradient to pass an electrical current down axons which jump the synapse and pass info on to the next cell

Answer 4

animals use it in the bodies. It is a biological necessity as a part of a response system used in your cells. many times it is also linked to exercise hence the need to have it when being active to prevent muscle cramps.