Metabolism

Question 1

What are the mEq/L of the ECM and ICM of sodium (Na+)?

Answer 1

ECM: 142 mEq/L
ICM: 10 mEq/L

Question 2

What are the mEq/L of the ECM and ICM of potassium (K+)?

Answer 2

ECM: 4 mEq/L
ICM: 140 mEq/L

Question 3

What are the mEq/L of the ECM and ICM of calcium (Ca2+)?

Answer 3

ECM: 2.4 mEq/L
ICM: 0.0001 mEq/L

Question 4

What are the mEq/L of the ECM and ICM of chlorine (Cl-)?

Answer 4

ECM: 103 mEq/L
ICM: 4 mEq/L

Question 5

What are the mEq/L of the ECM and ICM of phosphates ([PO4]3-)?

Answer 5

ECM: 4 mEq/L
ICM: 75 mEq/L