Which of the following is the electrolyte responsible for establishing and maintaining the osmolarity and volume of the extracellular fluid?
a. calcium c. sodium
b. potassium d. phosphate
C
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A Incorrect: The electrolyte calcium is not responsible for establishing and maintaining the osmolarity and volume of the extracellular fluid.
B Incorrect: The electrolyte potassium is not responsible for establishing and maintaining the osmolarity and volume of the extracellular fluid.
C Correct: The electrolyte sodium is responsible for establishing and maintaining the osmolarity and volume of the extracellular fluid.
D Incorrect: The electrolyte phosphate is not responsible for establishing and maintaining the osmolarity and volume of the extracellular fluid
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