Minerals Flashcards
1
Q
Function of calcium
A
Component of bones and teeth
2
Q
Function of phosphorus
A
Part of ATP,DNA and RNA
3
Q
Function of sodium
A
Regulates osmotic balance in body fluids
4
Q
Function of iodine
A
Part of hormone Thyroxin—Important to basal metabolism
5
Q
Function of iron
A
Part of haemoglobin
6
Q
Function of magnesium
A
Muscle functioning