Important Elements Flashcards

1
Q

Oxygen

A

Part of water; needed to metabolize nutrients for energy.

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2
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Carbon

A

Basis of all organic compounds.

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3
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Hydrogen

A

Determines the acidity of body fluids.

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4
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Iron

A

Part of hemoglobin.

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5
Q

Sodium

A

Active in water balance.

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6
Q

Calcium

A

Blood clotting.

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7
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Nitrogen

A

In all proteins.

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