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Which of the following is normally in a higher concentration outside the cell than in the intracellular fluid?

(Please select 1 option)

Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)

Adenosine monophosphate (AMP)

Potassium

Sodium Correct

Magnesium

Explanation

The following are found in higher concentrations intracellularly than extracellularly:

Potassium

Magnesium

ATP

Adenosine diphosphate (ADP)

AMP, and

Phosphate.

Sodium is a primarily extracellular ion.

Reference:

Marshall WJ, Bangert SK. Clinical Chemistry. 6th ed. London: Mosby; 2008

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