chemical compositiion of the body Flashcards
inorganic compounds
minerals water
organic compounds
carb, lipid, protein, nucleic acid, vitamin
Hydrogen
important electron carrier
N
nucleic acid
Ca
bones, teeth, muscle contraction
P
in nucleic acids for skeleton and teeth
creating energy in cel
sodium
regulate the electrolyte balance
maintain homeostosis
Potassium
nerve conduction
selenium
DNA protection
immune system
Cobalt
normally toxic to body
Oxygen
energy
zinc
immune system
iodine
for thhyroid tissue
mood regulation
fetus development
chloride
with sodium maintains the normal fluid balance
Mg
cofactor in several enzymatic activities
Fe
hemoglobin formation
Cu
energy production
water
for cell= building material
digestion
regulate bofy T
for some organs(eye,joints)
for saliva
babies have the highest amount
around 65%
woman total 2.7L
men 3.7L
Vitamins
support maintanence of skin,bone,muscle
repair cells, organ tissue
supporting immune function
food=energy
fat soluable=ADEK stored in liver muscles fatty tissues
water solluable=C,B not stored
vitamin A
immune system=white blood cells
vision
healthy bones teeth tissue
deficieny=night blindness dry eyes
source dark fruit, liver, beef
Vitamin D
sunshine vitamin
help absorb Ca
deficieny=heart, kidney disease, cancer, low mood
source= red meat, egg yolk
Vitamin E
antioxidant
anti aging=protect cells from damage
protect DNA
from red blood cells
help use vitamin K
helps with alzheirmers
deficeny= heart disease, cancer
source=dark green veb, avocado, margarine
vitamin K
blood clotting
bone health
cells cant produce but bacteria in gut can
source=cabbage, dark green veb