Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements are true of electrolytes? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)
A) The major cation in tissue fluid is sodium, and the major anion is chloride.
B) Potassium is the major cation in intracellular fluid, and phosphate and proteins are the major anions.
C) The major anion in plasma is chloride, and the major cation is sodium.
D) Calcium and magnesium are anions needed for normal bone growth.
E) Osmotic pressure in body fluids is created mainly by sodium, potassium, chloride, and phosphate ions.
F) The presence of electrolytes in a water compartment determines whether that compartment will gain or lose water.
G) Sulfate cations are an essential part of some proteins.
H) Calcium ions are essential for blood clotting.
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