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Sodium balance can also be termed sodium homeostasis. This is different from the control of sodium concentration. The concentration of sodium is related instead to water balance and osmoregulation.
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Cheng, H.M., Jusof, F. (2018). Sodium and Potassium Balance. In: Defining Physiology: Principles, Themes, Concepts. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-0499-6_13
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