An element in the alkali group of metals with an atomic symbol K, atomic number 19, and atomic weight 39.10. It is the chief cation in the intracellular fluid of muscle and other cells. Potassium ion is a strong electrolyte that plays a significant role in the regulation of fluid volume and maintenance of the WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE.
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Humans
Members of the species Homo sapiens.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
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Alkalosis
A pathological condition that removes acid or adds base to the body fluids.
Alkaloses
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Bartter Syndrome
A group of disorders caused by defective salt reabsorption in the ascending LOOP OF HENLE. It is characterized by severe salt-wasting, HYPOKALEMIA; HYPERCALCIURIA; metabolic ALKALOSIS, and hyper-reninemic HYPERALDOSTERONISM without HYPERTENSION. There are several subtypes including ones due to mutations in the renal specific SODIUM-POTASSIUM-CHLORIDE SYMPORTERS.
Aldosteronism with Hyperplasia of the Adrenal Cortex,Bartter Disease,Bartter's Disease,Bartter's Syndrome,Juxtaglomerular Hyperplasia with Secondary Aldosteronism,Bartters Disease,Bartters Syndrome,Syndrome, Bartter,Syndrome, Bartter's