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Electrolyte Physiology (Na+, K+, Cl-, Ca2+, and Mg2+)

Dr. Matt and Dr. Mike's Medical Podcast

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What Happens When the Water Can't Get In?

Cell membranes are filled with aquiporins, which allows water to freely move back and forth. But if sodium can't get in, like you said, the water gets dragged out towards it. And that's an important concept, because that means you're now shifting fluids inside and outside.

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