functions Flashcards

1
Q

calcium

A
blood clotting
bone mass
weight control
neurotransmitter release
nerve transmission
heart muscle function
smooth muscle contractibilty
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2
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magnesium

A
Adds P to ATP - energy production
blood clotting homeostasis
muscle relaxation
BP
Heart rhythm
nerve impulses
immunity
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3
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potassium

A

osmotic pressure
electrolyte balance
nerve transmission
muscle function

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4
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phosphorous

A
calcium homeostasis
maintains blood pH
ATP - energy
muscle contraction
phosphorylation reactions
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5
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sodium & chloride

A

reg volume of extracellular fluid
nerve impulse transmission
muscle contraction
chloride - part of HCL

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6
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zinc

A

cell mediated immunity
sperm formation
skin integrity
bone formation

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7
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iron

A

haemoglobin - 02 transport
myoglobin - 02 storage in muscle
immune regulator

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8
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Selenium

A

cofactor for T3>T4 conversion

antioxidant - in glutathione peroxidase

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9
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copper

A

RBC formation
energy production
antioxidant

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10
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iodine

A

part of T3 - triiodothyronine

and T4 thyroxin

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11
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manganese

A

carb metabolism
blood sugar regulation
collagen formation
antioxidant

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12
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chromium

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regulates blood sugar
counters insulin resistance
carb, lipid, nucleic acid metabolism

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13
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molybdenum

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detoxifies sulphites into sulphate
drugs, toxins
uric acid formation

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14
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boron

A

bone development
inflammatory response
embryonic development

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15
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silicon

A

hair skin nails
connective tissues
bone health

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