2018 · Q2
Which one of the following elements is involved in the control of water content of the blood?
General KnowledgeBiology
- APotassium
- BLithium
- CRubidium
- DCaesium
Explanation
Potassium, together with sodium, regulates the body's fluid and electrolyte balance. The sodium-potassium pump maintains the osmotic gradients that govern water movement between blood plasma and cells, thereby controlling the water content of the blood. Lithium, rubidium and caesium play no such physiological role. Hence the answer is potassium.