inorganic ions Flashcards
1
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Ca 2+
A
Increases the rigidity of bones and teeth
Important in blood clotting and muscle contraction
Regulates cell membranes
2
Q
Na +
A
Regulates osmotic pressure
Effects the absorption of carbohydrates in the stomach
Contributes to nervous transmission
3
Q
K+
A
Involved in the maintenance of water levels in the body
assists active transport
Generates healthy flowerrs
4
Q
H+
A
Involved i0n respiration and photosynthesis
Regulates pH in the blood
5
Q
NH4+
A
A component of Amino acids and proteins
6
Q
NO3-
A
Component of amino acids
7
Q
HCO3-
A
regulated blood pH
Involed in haemoglobin drops hehe
8
Q
Cl-
A
Regulaed blood pH
Production of urin
Produce HCl
9
Q
PO4 3-
A
Bone rigidity
Blood pH
Rot hair growth
10
Q
OH-
A
Regulation of blood pH
