Asked by Falak Dugla on Jul 03, 2024

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The cation that plays a major role in determining the osmotic pressure of the plasma is ________.

A) Na+
B) K+
C) Cl
D) phosphate
E) H+

Osmotic Pressure

Force required to prevent the movement of water across a selectively permeable membrane.

Na+

A symbol representing sodium ions, which are essential electrolytes in the body, playing key roles in nerve impulse conduction, muscle contraction, and fluid balance.

Plasma

The liquid component of blood in which blood cells are suspended, consisting largely of water, proteins, and dissolved substances.

  • Grasp the importance of intracellular and extracellular fluid electrolyte concentrations on body function.
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Lyndsey Sanders7 days ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Sodium ions (Na+) play a major role in determining the osmotic pressure of the plasma, as they are the most abundant cations in the extracellular fluid, including plasma.