Chloride plays a major role in maintaining
a. cellular immunity. c. bone strength.
b. serum osmolality. d. adenosine triphosphate (ATP).
B
Chloride plays a major role in maintaining serum osmolality, water balance, and acid–base balance. The primary function of phosphorus is the formation of adenosine triphosphate, which provides intracellular energy for active transport mechanisms across the cell membrane. Additional functions of phosphorus include cell membrane structure, acid–base balance, oxygen delivery to the tissues, cellular immunity, and bone strength.
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