The primary intracellular electrolyte is

a. sodium.
b. calcium.
c. potassium.
d. magnesium.


C
The primary intracellular electrolyte is potassium. Sodium is the primary extracellular electrolyte. Calcium and magnesium are not electrolytes.

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