3. Physiology
        3.4. General physiology
            3.4.6. Electrolytes
                3.4.6.1. Distribution of ions
3.4.6.1.3. Potassium distribution

Potassium distribution

Extracellular vs intracellular

Extracellular [K+]
= 4 mmol/L

Intracellular [K+]
= 140 mmol/L

Body potassium distribution

[KB2:p15]

Total body K+
= 40-45 mmol/kg

NB:

Also see Potassium



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