The sperm of a fruit fly can be as long as the body of the male fly, about 1.1 mm. On the other hand, of the vast number of mammals humans have one of the smallest sperm cells, measuring only 40 microns long. Rats produce one of the largest sperm at 170 microns long.
The following medications may cause potassium levels to rise: 1  Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs): People who have poor kidney function and take NSAIDs are at higher risk. 2  ACE inhibitors: These drugs treat high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, some chronic kidney diseases, migraines, and scleroderma.
This is the most common cause of hypokalemia. Other causes of hypokalemia include: 1  Increased excretion (or loss) of potassium from your body. 2  Some medications may cause potassium loss which can lead to hypokalemia.3  Common medications include loop diuretics (such as Furosemide).ne way your body regulates blood potassium levels is by shifting potassium into and out of cells. When there is a breakdown or destruction of cells, the electrolyte potassium moves from inside of the cell to outside of the cell wall. This shift of potassium into the cells causes hypokalemia.