Practice Quiz

Veterinary Technician Exam Practice Questions

Category - Lab Procedures

Start a Study Session Sign up for Question of the Day
When performing electrolyte assays, which elements are most commonly analyzed?
  1. Calcium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Sodium, Chloride, and Magnesium
  2. Calcium, Potassium, Copper, Chloride, and Magnesium
  3. Iodine, Sodium, Iron, and Chlorine
  4. Calcium, Potassium, Copper, Chloride, Magnesium, Sulphur, and Sodium
Explanation
Answer - A - Calcium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Sodium, Chloride, and Magnesium are the most commonly-analyzed electrolytes. Some of the functions of electrolytes are maintenance of water balance, fluid osmotic pressure, muscular and nervous tasks, maintenance and activation of several enzyme systems, and acid-base balance.
Previous Next
Was this helpful? Upvote!
Login to contribute your own answer or details
Start a Study Session Sign up for Question of the Day

Top questions

Related questions

Most popular on PracticeQuiz