Abstract
Potassium is maintained within a relatively narrow range of 3.5-5 mEq/l in the blood and extracellular space. The primary intracellular electrolyte, potassium produces a high osmotic pressure to maintain cell volume. Potassium is essential for maintaining a normal cell resting membrane potential and for generating and propagating action potentials in excitable tissues. Potassium imbalances are responsible for the most common electrolyte-induced alterations in nerve and muscle cell ....
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | xPharm |
Subtitle of host publication | The Comprehensive Pharmacology Reference |
Publisher | Elsevier Inc. |
Pages | 1-4 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780080552323 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2007 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics(all)