Explain the significance of sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium in biological fluids.

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Explain the significance of sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium in biological fluids. 

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answered Oct 10, 2017 by NAMRA PATEL (1,650 points) 2 12

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Significance of sodium and potassium in biological fluids: K+ and Na+ cations are present in the red blood cells. The ratio of K+ to Na+ ions in mammals such as human beings, rabbits, rats and horses is 7:1.

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