Lecture28: Minerals Flashcards
Where do we obtain sodium?
From table salts
Where are sodiums absorbed?
In the ileum
What is the Sodium absorption usually coupled with?
Glucose or amino acids
Name 2 macros?
Sodium and chloride
Which hormone helps sodium reabsorption by the distal renal tubules?
Aldosterone
Name the 2 methods of sodium excretion?
Sweat and kidney
2 functions of sodium?
Reg of acid base balance and resting membrane potential
Name 2 causes of Hypernatremia?
Cushing disease and pregnancy
Name 2 causes of Hyponatremia?
Addison’s disease and severe sweating
Name 2 functions of Potassium?
Maintaining intracellular osmotic pressure and protein biosynthesis
Name 2 reasons of Hyperkalemia?
Addison’s disease and renal failure
Name 2 reasons of Hypokalemia?
Malnutrition and diarrhea
What is the name of the Process Chloride is involved in?
The Chloride Shift
Name 2 functions of phosphorus
Biosynthesis of cellular components and many metabolic pathways
Which macro is regarded as the Critical blood buffer?
Phosphorus
Name 2 functions of phosphorus?
Biosynthesis of cellular components and many metabolic pathways
Which macro is a highly critical ion for the nucleus?
Magnesium
When Copper is absorbed, which 2 amino acids is it bound to?
Histidine and Albumin
Which trace mineral is essential to the manufacturing of hemoglobin?
Copper
What characterizes copper deficiency?
Hyperpigmentation and bone disorders
What are Clinical Manifestations of Wilson’s disease?
Kaiser fleisher ring and hepatic failure
Name 2 zinc functions?
Reg of blood glucose levels and wound healing
