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Which is the prinicpal cation in the pla...

Which is the prinicpal cation in the plasma of the blood ?

A

Magnesium

B

Sodium

C

Potassium

D

Calcium

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The correct Answer is:
B
(b) The concentration of `Na^(+)` in plasma is 0.32% fllowed by `K^(+)(0.02%)` and magnesium (0.0025%).
The minerals iron like `Na^(+)` and others present in the blood plasma play an essential role in the maintenance of osmotic pressure of blood.
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