Chlorine: normal values, pathological variations, roles.

Question 1

Chlorine normal value

Answer 1

98-106 mmol/l

Question 2

Chlorine roles

Answer 2

• regulates the distribution of water in the body

• maintains osmotic balance

• regulation of pH

Question 3

Pathological variations

Answer 3

1) Hypochloremia: diarrhea vomit kidney disease

2) Hyperchloremia: dehydration