functions Flashcards
1
Q
water
A
nutrient transportation
temperature regulation
joint lubrication
blood pressure
solvent
2
Q
sodium
A
fluid and electrolyte balance
nerve impulse
3
Q
potassium
A
fluid and electrolyte balance
nerve impulse
4
Q
chloride
A
hydrochloric acid
5
Q
calcium
A
mineralisation
blood clotting
6
Q
phosphate
A
genetic material
mineralisation
7
Q
magnesium
A
muscle contraction
mineralisation
8
Q
iron
A
transports oxygen
haemoglobin production
9
Q
zinc
A
vitamin a transportation
wound healing
10
Q
Iodine
A
thyroid hormone
antifungle
11
Q
selenium
A
antioxidant
redox
12
Q
fluoride
A
teeth
remineralisation
13
Q
thiamin
A
energy metabolism
14
Q
riboflavin
A
energy metabolism
15
Q
niacin
A
energy metabolism
