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
