Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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Author: Frederic H. Martini, Judi L. Nath, Edwin F. Bartholomew
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Chapter 27, Problem 2CC
Summary Introduction
To determine:
The cause of the sensation of a “frog jumping around” in Marquis chest and dizziness
Introduction:
Hypokalemia is a disorder in which the potassium concentration of the blood is low. The potassium ion is very essential in the body as it is employed in the ion transport channels and is also signification in the muscular contraction. The potassium level of the body is controlled by the kidney.
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