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'''Sodium''' (chemical symbol ''Na'') is an [[electrolyte]]. Sodium is used in many bodily processes, and has an important role in muscle and nerve function.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://medlineplus.gov/sodium.html|title=Sodium: MedlinePlus|access-date=2018-10-09|language=en}}</ref> The electrolytes sodium, potassium and magnesium have important roles in [[ion transportation]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electrolyte#medicalDictionary|title=Definition of ELECTROLYTE|website=Merrian-Webster Dictionary|language=en|access-date=2018-10-09}}</ref>Sodium is lost from the body in sweat and urine. Sodium is often consumed | '''Sodium''' (chemical symbol ''Na'') is an [[electrolyte]]. Sodium is used in many bodily processes, and has an important role in muscle and nerve function.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://medlineplus.gov/sodium.html|title=Sodium: MedlinePlus|access-date=2018-10-09|language=en}}</ref> The electrolytes sodium, potassium and magnesium have important roles in [[ion transportation]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electrolyte#medicalDictionary|title=Definition of ELECTROLYTE|website=Merrian-Webster Dictionary|language=en|access-date=2018-10-09}}</ref>Sodium is lost from the body in sweat and urine. Sodium is often consumed in the form of salt (sodium chloride), and plays an important role in blood pressure.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
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Sodium (chemical symbol Na) is an electrolyte. Sodium is used in many bodily processes, and has an important role in muscle and nerve function.[1] The electrolytes sodium, potassium and magnesium have important roles in ion transportation.[2]Sodium is lost from the body in sweat and urine. Sodium is often consumed in the form of salt (sodium chloride), and plays an important role in blood pressure.[1]
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Sodium: MedlinePlus". Retrieved October 9, 2018.
- ↑ "Definition of ELECTROLYTE". Merrian-Webster Dictionary. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
