By Michelle Andrews. + More. This week's report linking higher blood sugar levels with lower brain function in people with type 2 diabetes probably sent many people to their computers to research ways to reduce their A1C levels, a measurement of average blood sugar over time.
Making the world better, one answer at a time. Anion means the ion has a negative charge. The most common extracellular anion in the human body is chlorine. Most common cations are sodium, potassium, and calcium.
These substances are located in the extracellular and intracellular fluid. Within the extracellular fluid, the major cation is sodium and the major anion is chloride. The major cation in the intracellular fluid is potassium. These electrolytes play an important role in maintaining homeostasis. In this article, the etiology, signs, symptoms, and treatments for imbalances of these three electrolytes are reviewed.