Role: Major anion in extracellular fluid. Involved in maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance. Component of gastric juice.
Deficiency: Hypochloremic metabolic alkalosis, confusion, stupor.
Sources: Occurs with sodium.
Toxicity: Not determined.
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