The difference between the intracellular and the extracellular level of potassium determines the:
a. pulse pressure of an individual c. excitability of neurons and muscles
b. viscosity of the blood d. amount of edema a person has
C
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A Incorrect: The difference between the intracellular and the extracellular level of potassium does not determine the pulse pressure of an individual. Pulse pressure is the difference between the systolic and diastolic pressures.
B Incorrect: The difference between the intracellular and the extracellular level of potassium doe not determine the viscosity of the blood.
C Correct: The difference between the intracellular and the extracellular level of potassium determines the excitability of neurons and muscles.
D Incorrect: The difference between the intracellular and the extracellular level of potassium doe not determine the amount of edema a person has.
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