Minerals 1 Flashcards
1
Q
- Make up 1.5-2% of
body weight - 99% content for bone and teeth formation
A
Calcium
2
Q
Calcium dificiency
A
Stunting
Rickets
Bone disorders (osteoporosis and osteomalacia)
Hypertension
Colon cancer
3
Q
excess of calcium in blood and soft
tissues
A
Hypercalcemia
4
Q
higher intake of
calcium
A
Calcium rigor
5
Q
Calcium toxicity
A
Hypercalcemia
Calcium rigor
Hypercalciuria
6
Q
80% is found in bone as calcium phosphate and hydroxyapatite
A
Phosphorus
7
Q
- Bone and teeth calcification
- Energy metabolism
- Regulation of ADP and ATP
- Protein synthesis in RNA and DNA
- Anion in cell (pH regulation)
- Acid-base balance
A
Phosphorus
8
Q
Binding into
phosphorus deficiency which may affect in:
A
- Alcoholics
- Renal patients
- Those with celiac disease
- Premature infants
9
Q
Excess phosphorus
A
Hypocalcemia
9
Q
associated with
chronic renal failure
A
Hyperphosphatemia
10
Q
50% found in the
bones, 49% in the
muscle, and 1% in
extracellular fluids
A
Magnesium
11
Q
- Supports energy production
- Photosynthesis
- Muscle contraction and
relaxation
*Neurotransmission - immune function
- Clotting
A
Magnesium
12
Q
Magnesium deficiency
A
- Low magnesium
tetany – lowplasma
Mg levels - Hypocalcemia
- Hypokalemia
- Dysphagia
13
Q
due to decreased ability to metabolize
A
Hypermagnesemia (magnesium)
14
Q
Maintenance of normal extracellular fluid balance
A
Sodium
