The Distribution of Na⁺ and K⁺ Between Intracellular and Extracellular

question 109

Multiple Choice

The distribution of Na⁺ and K⁺ between intracellular and extracellular compartments is ________.

• A) K⁺ mainly intracellular; Na⁺ mainly in extracellular
• B) Na⁺ mainly intracellular; K⁺ mainly in extracellular
• C) little of either intracellular but large amounts of both extracellular
• D) equal amounts of both ions, in both intracellular and extracellular fluids
• E) None of the choices are correct.

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