Multiple choice

Electrolytes are made up of chlorine and these two minerals

  1. sodium and potassium

  2. calcium and potassium

  3. sodium and phosphorus

  4. calcium and phosphorus

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Explanation

The major electrolytes in the body's extracellular and intracellular fluids are sodium, potassium, and chloride (chlorine). Together, they maintain osmotic pressure, fluid balance, and proper nerve and muscle function.