i really need to know for school. please help me if you think its potassium let me know cuz i have no idea. thanks
2006-10-25 11:27:25 · 17 answers · asked by titany_101 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
yes, its potassium...if you start shaking, eat at least a half of banana! the quick fix!
2006-10-25 11:28:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fluid balance in the body, vital for all life processes, is maintained largely by sodium, potassium, and chloride. Fluid balance is regulated by charged sodium and chloride ions in the extracellular fluid (outside the cell) and potassium in the intracellular fluid (inside the cell), and by some other electrolytes across cell membranes. Tight control is critical for normal muscle contraction, nerve impulse transmission, heart function, and blood pressure. Sodium plays an important role in the absorption of other nutrients, such as glucose, amino acids, and water. Chloride is a component of hydrochloric acid, an important part of gastric juice (an acidic liquid secreted by glands in the stomach lining) and aids in food digestion. Potassium and sodium act as cofactors for certain enzymes.
2006-10-25 11:33:22 · answer #2 · answered by tropicals99 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear Titany 10: I believe the minerals are salt and potassium to regulate fluid balance in the body.
Best regards, Lana
2006-10-25 11:30:54 · answer #3 · answered by Lana S (1) 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sodium (Na) is the main regulator of fluid in the body, but it is an electrolyte not a mineral. Potassium (K) is also an electrolyte but mainly has to do with heart and muscle function.
2006-10-25 11:31:15 · answer #4 · answered by tamwagon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The RN must have been absent that day. Potassium is the base ion of intracellular fluid so the answer is potassium. Not salt and not calcium.
2006-10-25 11:42:02 · answer #5 · answered by Tulip 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sodium, potassium and magnesium.
This is why people who take salt pills or drink huge amounts of water have heart attacks because the minerals are unbalanced and the electrolytes crash.
2006-10-25 12:25:45 · answer #6 · answered by Kimmer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fluid balance is regulated primarily with salt, potassium and calcium, they all play important roles in fluid balance.
2006-10-25 11:29:19 · answer #7 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sodium has the biggest influence. Water follows sodium. Sodium is excreated in the urine. High sodium level, increased urine production to excrete, decreased fluid level.
2006-10-25 11:31:58 · answer #8 · answered by rickbrennanrn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My first instinct was to say potassium.
2006-10-25 11:28:57 · answer #9 · answered by nimo22 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sodium regulates the balance more than anything else. Your kidneys use it to control your blood pressure.
2006-10-25 11:34:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋