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What is the role of potassium and sodium in transportation of impulses?

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Potassium, sodium and other electrolytes dissolve in water and help carry an electrical charge. The cells in your body need electrolytes to transport and maintain electrical impulses. The ssodium- potassium pump describes a mechanism in which sodium and potassium ions move in and out of your cells.

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