Electrolytes: The Salts of the Earth
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In human physiology it is best to refer to electrolytes, the main component in bodily fluids, in the context of extracellular fluid (ECF) volume and total water (H2O) content in the body. Electrolytes are also best referenced collectively rather than individually because they are part of an integrated physiological mechanism of H2O and ionic balance. Thirst, renal function, and hormonal response help to maintain homeostasis of electrolytes.1
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