In a Normal Individual with a Daily Requirement of 500

question 15

Multiple Choice

In a normal individual with a daily requirement of 500 mg sodium, what would be the sodium balance after an intake of 10 g of common salt?

• A)Equilibrium
• B)Slight positive balance
• C)Strong positive balance
• D)Moderate positive balance

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