One of the essential minerals in the human body is salt. How much salt (NaCl) is in the average adult human body?

A. 1 kilogram
B. 500 grams
C. 250 grams
D. Practically none

Respuesta :

The human body contains many salts, of which sodium chloride NaCl is the major one, making up around 0.4 per cent of the body's weight. So a 50kgperson would contain around 200g of sodium chloride - around 40 teaspoons. Since we lose salt whenever we sweat, it has to be continually replaced. Answer: C.