Macrominerals Flashcards
1
Q
Sodium function
A
Rising phase of action potential of nerve and skeletal muscle
2
Q
Where is sodium higher?
A
Extracellular fluid
3
Q
Potassium function
A
Falling phase of action potential of nerve and skeletal muscle
4
Q
Where is potassium higher
A
Intracellular fluid
5
Q
Calcium function
A
- Necessary for muscle contraction
- Constituent of bone
- Allows for release of NT at the presynaptic terminal
6
Q
Where is calcium higher
A
Extracellular fluid
7
Q
Magnesium function
A
- Located in the NMDA and AMPA receptor to modulate the entry of calcium and sodium to the post synaptic neuron
- Cofactor for Kinases
8
Q
Where is magnesium higher?
A
Intracellular fluid
