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== Introduction ==
 
== Introduction ==
 
Potassium is largely an intracellular ion. Plasma potassium levels are not always a good indicator of intracellular levels; in acidosis the exchange of H+ and K+ ions leads to the depletion of intracellular potassium and elevated plasma potassium. The converse occurs in alkalosis.
 
Potassium is largely an intracellular ion. Plasma potassium levels are not always a good indicator of intracellular levels; in acidosis the exchange of H+ and K+ ions leads to the depletion of intracellular potassium and elevated plasma potassium. The converse occurs in alkalosis.
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== Authors & References ==
 
== Authors & References ==
 
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