Potassium
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Related Terms
hyperkalemia, hypokalemia, potassium ion
Scope Note
metallic element of the alkali group, many of whose salts are used in medicine; atomic number 19, symbol K.
Facts
- Potassium is an essential mineral that helps the kidneys function normally.
- Potassium is an important nutrient for normal heart, digestive, and muscular function.
- Potassium is an essential constituent for plant growth and it is found in most soils.
- Levels of potassium in body must be controlled because too much or too little can cause heart problems.
- Potassium is also found in the ocean, but is present only in relatively small amounts, compared to sodium.
- Potassium is a soft, silvery-white metal, member of the alkali group of the periodic chart.
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