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.
The word 'splice' means 'to join' Gene splicing means to join segments of genes together. This is done using an enzyme called ligase, which acts as a molecular glue joining â¦ the gene segments together. Splice means 'to join'. Gene splicing is a process where two genes are joined to one another using an enzyme called ligase. 1 person found this useful. Answered.