The distribution of Na + and K + between intracellular and extracellular compartments is ________.A) K + mainly intracellular; Na + mainly in extracellularB) Na + mainly intracellular; K + mainly in extracellularC) little of either intracellular but large amounts of both extracellularD) equal amounts of both ions, in both intracellular and extracellular fluidsE) None of the choices are correct.

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The distribution of Na +  and K +  between intracellular and extracellular compartments is ________.A)  K +  mainly intracellular; Na +  mainly in extracellularB)  Na +  mainly intracellular; K +  mainly in extracellularC)  little of either intracellular but large amounts of both extracellularD)  equal amounts of both ions, in both intracellular and extracellular fluidsE)  None of the choices are correct.

Josue Mboussa · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Potassium (K+) is the main cation inside cells, while Sodium (Na+) is the main cation in the extracellular fluid. This distribution is crucial for various physiological processes, including the generation of action potentials in neurons.

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