1 Sodium (Na+) : Sodium is a vital electrolyte for muscle function, neuron function, blood pressure regulation, and blood volume regulation. 2  Over 99% of the sodium ions passing through the kidneys are reabsorbed into the blood from tubular filtrate.
splice (plural splices) (nautical) A junction or joining of ropes made by splicing them together. (electrical) The electrical and mechanical connection between two pieces of wire or cable. (cricket) That part of a bat where the handle joins the blade. Bonding or joining of overlapping materials.
In the second of a six part guide to splicing, Sailing Today takes a look at a double braid eye splice, a neat-looking but tricky splice. Double braid lines with a polyester core are commonly used for a variety of low stretch running rigging roles such as halyards, reefing and control lines. This splice is a real money saver as there are potentially a lot of these splices within a yachtâs running rigging. Donât try your first time on used rope. New rope is more slippery and hasnât yet been stretched and compacted between core and cover, so is much easier to work and splice. Also thicker rope is less fiddly to work, with more space between core and cover, so try your first splice on 12mm diameter or larger. See our guide to a three-strand eye-splice here.