Biochemistry Macrominerals

Question 1

What are the Macromineral

Answer 1

Calcium
Phosphurus
Sodium
Potassium
Cholrine
Magnesium

Question 2

What is the function of Ca

Answer 2

Component of bone
Muscle Contraction
Nerve regulation

Question 3

What is the function of P

Answer 3

Component of bone
ATP
Nucleic Acids

Question 4

What is the function of Na

Answer 4

H2O Distrubtion

Osmosis

Question 5

What is the function of K

Answer 5

Nerve and Muscle AP

Question 6

What is the function of Cl

Answer 6

Acid-base in blood

H2O balance

Question 7

What is the function of Mg

Answer 7

Compnent of bone
Co-factor for kinase
Needed for glucose breakdown

Question 8

P is regulated by the

Answer 8

kidney

Question 9

Na is regulated by

Answer 9

Aldosterone

Question 10

K is regulated by

Answer 10

Aldosterone

Question 11

Ca is regulated by

Answer 11

Vit D-Gut then blood
Calcitonin-Blood then Bone
PTH:Bone then Blood

Question 12

Deficiency in Ca can lead to

Answer 12

Rickets
Osteomalacia
Osteporosis
Tetany

Question 13

Deficiency in P can lead to

Answer 13

Rickets
Osteomalaca
Renal Dysfunction

Question 14

Deficiency in Na can lead to

Answer 14

Hyponatreima

Confusin, coma

Question 15

Deficiency in K can lead to

Answer 15

muscle weakness

caused by diuretics

Question 16

Deficiency in Cl is secindary to

Answer 16

vomiting

Question 17

Deficiency in Mg can lead to

Answer 17

Diabetes
Hypertension
increased blood cholesterol
spasm of blood vessels

Question 18

This mineral is associated with poisoning and miners that has symptoms like parkinsons

Answer 18

Mg