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Feb 2022
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Electrolyte Physiology (Na+, K+, Cl-, Ca...

Dr Mike Todorovic
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In this BIG episode, Dr Matt & Dr Mike discuss electrolytes and ions! They explain what important roles substances like sodium (Na+), Potassium (K+), Chloride (Cl-), Calcium (Ca2+), and Magnesium (Mg2+) play in the body!What happens when we have too much or too little??

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