Which Is the Chief Cation of Intracellular Fluid for Which

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Multiple Choice

Which is the chief cation of intracellular fluid for which maintenance of normal levels is essential to life of the cells?

• A)calcium
• B)sodium
• C)potassium
• D)bicarbonate

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Definitions:

Epiphysis

The terminal section of a lengthy bone that originally develops independently from the main body.

Spongy Bone

Spongy bone, also known as cancellous bone, is less dense bone that is found at the ends of long bones and in the inner layers of other bones, characterized by a porous structure.

Diaphysis

The shaft or central part of a long bone, typically cylindrical in shape and containing the marrow cavity.

Epiphyseal Lines

Remnants of the epiphyseal plate in long bones, signifying the end of bone growth in length.