Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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The electrolytes are the minerals, which are present in the body tissues and blood. They are usually present in the form of dissolved salts. The electrolytes in the body help in the conduction of the electrical impulses in the body. Some of the common electrolytes in the body are sodium, calcium, potassium, chloride, and bicarbonate.

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