functions Flashcards by D W

Q

water

A

nutrient transportation
temperature regulation
joint lubrication
blood pressure
solvent

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sodium

A

fluid and electrolyte balance
nerve impulse

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potassium

A

fluid and electrolyte balance
nerve impulse

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chloride

A

hydrochloric acid

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calcium

A

mineralisation
blood clotting

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phosphate

A

genetic material
mineralisation

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magnesium

A

muscle contraction
mineralisation

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iron

A

transports oxygen
haemoglobin production

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zinc

A

vitamin a transportation
wound healing

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Iodine

A

thyroid hormone
antifungle

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selenium

A

antioxidant
redox

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fluoride

A

teeth
remineralisation

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thiamin

A

energy metabolism

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riboflavin

A

energy metabolism

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niacin

A

energy metabolism

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pantothenic acid

A

energy metabolism

Q

pyridoxine

A

nervous system
immune system

Q

biotin

A

energy metabolism

Q

folate

A

cell growth

Q

cobalamin

A

nerve fibre

Q

vitamin c

A

iron absorption
collagen

Q

vitamin a

A

vision
cell shape

Q

vitamin d

A

nerve conduction
bone growth

Q

vitamin e

A

antioxidant
cataracts

Q

vitamin k

A

blood clotting

Q

retinol

A

reproduction

Q

retinal

A

vison

Q

retinoic acid

A

growth