Sodium is a mineral element and is one of the principle positive ions. Sodium ________.
A. is found in rather small amounts in most natural foods, thus, deficiency states due to inadequate dietary intake are common
B. concentration may decrease in the blood; if this occurs, ADH, produced in the adrenal gland, will stimulate the kidney to return additional sodium
C. is solely responsible for nerve impulse transmission and muscle contraction
D. serves primarily to help maintain normal body-fluid balance and osmotic pressure in the extracellular fluids
Answer: D
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