(a)
Interpretation:
The ionic strengths for intra- and extracellular fluids are to be stated.
Concept introduction:
The ionic strength is calculated by the formula given below.
In the above expression,
(b)
Interpretation:
The reason as to how the overall ionic charge is balanced when concentration of cations is not equal to the concentration of anions is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
The ionic strength is calculated by the formula given below.
In the above expression,
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