Asked by
Kandra Tarplin
on Dec 13, 2024Verified
Serum electrolyte concentrations are most often expressed as ________.
A) mg %
B) mmHg
C) mg/dl
D) mEq/L
E) None of the choices are correct.
Serum Electrolyte
Minerals found in blood and other body fluids that carry an electric charge and are essential for the normal function of cells and organs.
mEq/L
Milliequivalents per liter, a unit of measure used to express the concentration of electrolytes (like sodium, potassium, and chloride) in a solution.
Concentrations
The amount of a particular substance in a given quantity of a mixture, solution, or volume.
- Understand the significance and regulation of electrolytes in biological processes.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the significance and regulation of electrolytes in biological processes.