Common elements found in intracellular fluid are:
a. sodium, potassium, iron and helium.
b. potassium, phosphorous and magnesium.
c. sodium, potassium, calcium and barium.
d. sodium, calcium, iron and barium.
b
This is the only correct answer as helium and barium
are not present naturally in the human body.
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