Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements are true regarding chloride?
I. Functions as a buffer in blood.
II. Major intracellular electrolyte.
III. Deficiency is rare but can be caused by dehydration.
8. Water and Minerals
Major Mineral: Chloride, Magnesium, & Sulfur
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What other mineral is chloride consumption most closely linked to?
A
Phosphate.
B
Sodium.
C
Calcium.
D
Phosphorous.
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Understand that chloride is an essential mineral that works closely with other electrolytes to maintain fluid balance, nerve function, and muscle function in the body.
Recall that chloride is a major component of table salt (sodium chloride), which is the primary dietary source of both sodium and chloride.
Recognize that the consumption of chloride is most closely linked to sodium because they are typically consumed together in the form of sodium chloride.
Eliminate the other options (phosphate, calcium, and phosphorus) by understanding that these minerals are not directly associated with chloride in dietary sources or physiological functions.
Conclude that sodium is the mineral most closely linked to chloride consumption due to their shared presence in table salt and their complementary roles in maintaining electrolyte balance.
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