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I am a mineral, I play a major role in the electrical activity of nerves and muscles. Who am I?

A
Iron
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Phosphorous
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C
Manganese
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D
Sodium
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Solution

The correct option is D Sodium
The important ions of the nervous system are sodium and potassium (both have 1 positive charge). The sodium and potassium ions are pumped in opposite directions across the membrane building a chemical and electrical gradient for each. These gradients can be used to drive other transport processes and maintains the electrical activity of the neurons.
Therefore, the correct answer is option D.

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