Chp 41 Minerals Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 10 minerals required for humans?
A
- calcium
- phosphorus
- sulfur
- potassium
- chlorine
- sodium
- magnesium
- iron
- fluorine
- iodine
2
Q
What are the functions of calcium? 3
A
- bone and tooth formation
- blood clotting
- nerve and muscle function
3
Q
What are the symptoms of calcium deficiency?
A
- impaired growth
- loss of bone mass
4
Q
What are the functions of phosphorus?
A
- bone and tooth formation
- acid base balance
- nucleotide synthesis
5
Q
What are the symptoms of phosphorus deficiency?
A
- Weakness
- loss of minerals from bones
- calcium loss
6
Q
What are the functions of sulfur?
A
Component of certain amino acids
7
Q
What are some symptoms of sulfur deficiency?
A
- impaired growth
- fatigue
- swelling
8
Q
What are functions of potassium?
A
- acid base balance
- water balance
- nerve function
9
Q
What are symptoms of potassium deficiency?
A
- muscular weakness
- paralysis
- nausea
- heart failure
10
Q
What are the functions of chlorine?
A
- acid base balance
- formation of gastric juices
- nerve function
- osmotic balance
11
Q
What are the symptoms of chlorine deficiency?
A
- Muscle cramps
- reduced appetite
12
Q
What are the functions of sodium?
A
- acid base balance
- water balance
- nerve function
13
Q
What are the symptoms of sodium deficiency?
A
- muscle cramps
- reduced appetite
14
Q
What are the functions of magnesium?
A
- enzyme cofactor
- ATP bioenergetics
15
Q
What are the symptoms of magnesium deficiency?
A
- Nervous system disturbances
