Module 2 A patient is admitted to the hospital with severe m…

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Mоdule 2 A pаtient is аdmitted tо the hоspitаl with severe muscle weakness and fatigue. Blood tests reveal an electrolyte imbalance, including low potassium (K⁺) and high sodium (Na⁺) inside the cells levels inside muscle cells, disrupting normal function. The doctor explains that maintaining the proper balance of potassium and sodium is essential for muscle contraction and nerve signaling, and the body also relies on oxygen and carbon dioxide movement for cellular respiration. Which type of transport allows oxygen and carbon dioxide to move across the muscle cell membrane? Does this process require energy? Explain why or why not.  What type of transport process (active or passive) is used to establish the normal levels of potassium and sodium? Does this process require energy? Explain why or why not.