Sodium is a chemical element with the symbol Na (from Latin "natrium") and atomic number 11. It's vital for nerve impulse transmission and muscle contraction.
Imagine sodium as the traffic police officer directing cars at an intersection - it helps control the flow of water in our cells just like how traffic police control vehicle movement on roads.
Electrolytes: Minerals in your body that have an electric charge, such as sodium, calcium, potassium etc. They help balance the amount of water in your body and pH level.
Nerve Impulse Transmission: The process by which signals are sent along nerve cells to communicate between different parts of the body.
Muscle Contraction: A process where muscle fibers produce tension through cross-bridge cycling, which is regulated by sodium ions.
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