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Potassium
Abbreviation:
K+

Definition:
The main cation (positively charged ion) of the intracellular fluid.

Potassium (K+) plays an important role in the action potential of neurons and muscle cells.

The extracellular concentration of K+ is about 4 mM. The intracellular concentration of K+ is about 150 mM.






Posted: Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Last updated: Wednesday, February 5, 2014
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