Sources of Cl-
Foods high in Na+
Dairy products
Meat
Function of Cl-
Acts with sodium to maintain osmotic pressure of blood
Normal serum lvl
95-105 mEq/L
Cl- Regulation
Reabsorbed and excreted thru the kidneys along with sodium
Regulated by aldosterone and ADH Lvls
Deficits lead to K+ deficits, K+ deficits lead to Cl- deficits