Magnesium balance Flashcards
1
Q
The adult body contains how much magnesium
A
29 g
2
Q
The magnesium in body fluids is found primarily in
A
ICF; 26 mEq/L
3
Q
Magnesium is required as a cofactor for several important enzymatic reactions including
A
The phosphorylation of glucose within cells and the use of ATP by contracting muscle fibers.
4
Q
What reabsorbs magnesium
A
The proximal convoluted tubule
5
Q
Minimum dietary intake of magnesium
A
24-32 mEq per day
