Positively charged ions, such as sodium ions in extracellular fluid, are referred to as:
A. protons
B. neutrons
C. cations
D. anions
c
Rationale: Cations are positively charged ions (such as sodium ions). Anions are negatively charged ions (such as chloride ions).
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