The primary extracellular electrolytes are:
A) potassium, phosphate, and sulfate.
B) magnesium, sulfate, and carbon.
C) sodium, chloride, and bicarbonate.
D) phosphorous, calcium, and phosphate.
Ans: C
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The primary extracellular electrolytes are sodium, chloride, and bicarbonate.
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