Minerals 2 Flashcards
1
Q
- Major
intracellular cation - Concentrated in
intracellular fluids
A
Potassium
2
Q
- Cell integrity
- Participates in many biochemical reactions inside
the cell - Maintains fluid balance
- Maintains acid-base balance
*Neurotransmission - Muscle contraction and
relaxation - Assistance in the release of insulin by the pancreas
A
Potassium
3
Q
Potassium deficiency
A
- Hypokalemia
- Surgery
- Prolonged vomiting
or diarrhea - Muscle weakness
- Nausea
- Loss of appetite
4
Q
Potassium toxicity
A
Hyperkalemia
5
Q
- Major anion
- High
concentrations
in cerebrospinal
fluids, GI
secretions, and
gastric juices
A
Chloride
6
Q
Chloride toxicity
A
Vomiting
6
Q
- Maintains normal fluid balance
- Constituent in the HCl or
hydrochloric acid - Maintains acid-base balance
A
Chloride
7
Q
- Present in every
cell, particularly in
cartilage and
keratin - Can be excreted in the urine when
excess
A
Sulfur
8
Q
- Constituent in sulfur-containing amino acids
- Detoxification
- Energy metabolism
- Enzyme activation
A
Sulfur
9
Q
Sulfur deficiency
A
Assisted with severe protein deficiency
