Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134396026
Author: Frederic H. Martini, Judi L. Nath, Edwin F. Bartholomew
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 27, Problem 1CC
Summary Introduction
To determine:
The way in which Marquis’s hypokalemia should be treated.
Introduction:
Hypokalemia is a disorder in which the potassium concentration of the blood is low. The potassium ion is very essential in the body as it is employed in the ion transport channels and is also signification in the muscular contraction. The potassium level of the body is controlled by the kidney.
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