Body Fluids and Circulations

Question

The most abundant intracellular cation is

  • Na+

  • Ca2+

  • H+

  • K+

Answer

D.

K+

The most abundant cation or positively charged ion in the extracellular fluid (ECF) is sodium (Na+). The most abundant anion or negatively charged ion in the ECF is chloride (Cl-). The most abundant cation in the intracellular fluid (ICF) is potassium (K+). Ca2+ plays an important role in signal transduction pathways. H+ is found in aqueous solution of all acids.

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