Important Elements Flashcards
1
Q
Oxygen
A
Part of water; needed to metabolize nutrients for energy.
2
Q
Carbon
A
Basis of all organic compounds.
3
Q
Hydrogen
A
Determines the acidity of body fluids.
4
Q
Iron
A
Part of hemoglobin.
5
Q
Sodium
A
Active in water balance.
6
Q
Calcium
A
Blood clotting.
7
Q
Nitrogen
A
In all proteins.