Which of these terms refers to electrically charged ions present in both intracellular and extracellular fluids?
a. electrolytes c. particles
b. molecules d. solutes
A
Electrolytes are electrically charged ions (cations or anions) that are present in both intracellular and extracellular fluids.
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