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What is ions or electrolytes function for our body? could ions stimulates our thirst and enhance our body fluid ?
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Biochemistry: There are countless ions and electrolytes in your body, each with multiple different functions. Thirst is a complex mechanism with many different factors. A biochemistry textbook could give you more answers!
Answered 6/26/2014
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