Explain the types of solutes in the body, including the major electrolytes
Solutes in body fluids include both electrolytes (ions) and other molecules. Electrolytes dissociate in fluid to form one or more charged particles. Other molecules, such as glucose, protein, urea, lactate, and other organic acids, remain stable in solution. The major electrolytes in the body are sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, chloride, bicarbonate, phosphate, and sulfate. Ions with a positive charge are referred to as cations, and negatively charged ions are called anions.
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a. A serious neural tube defect b. The World Intervention and Conception program of the United Nations c. An environmental contaminant that may interfere with breast milk production d. A food and nutrition services program for pregnant women, children, and infants
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a. pediatric AIDS b. bronchopulmonary dysplasia c. cystic fibrosis d. spina bifida e. renal disease
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