Which statement about chloride is correct?
Correct answer: B. Chloride helps maintain extracellular fluid balance
- A. Chloride is the main intracellular cation
- B. Chloride helps maintain extracellular fluid balance
- C. Chloride is produced only by the kidneys
- D. Chloride directly carries oxygen in red cells
Explanation
Chloride is the major extracellular anion and helps maintain fluid, osmotic and acid-base balance with sodium. Potassium is the main intracellular cation, while haemoglobin carries oxygen in red blood cells.
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