Some of the known conditions that can cause excessive sweating are: Menopause - The hot flushes that accompany the menopausal transition can occur at night or day and cause sweating. This is a very common cause of night sweats in women around the time of menopause.
Physiology of Potassium Handling. Potassium (K+) is the most abundant cation in the body. About 90% of total body potassium is intracellular and 10% is in extracellular fluid, of which less than 1% is composed of plasma.
Physiological role of Potassium. Potassium is the major cation of intracellular fluid. Concentration within the cells. is 28x that of the extra cellular fluids. As with sodium it is extremely important in. the correct functioning of excitable cells such as muscles, neurones, sensory. receptors etc.