Minerals - Macro

Question 0

Where is calcium stored?

Answer 0

Bones and teeth

Question 1

What 5 things is calcium responsible for the growth and maintenance of?

Answer 1

Healthy bones, teeth, antlers, egg shells and milk

Question 2

This mineral is the major constituent of the animal body

Answer 2

Calcium

Question 3

A deficiency in these two macro minerals causes rickets and osteomalacia

Answer 3

Calcium and Phosphorus

Question 4

Along with the growth and maintenance of bones, teeth, antlers, and milk what other two things is phosphorus responsible for?

Answer 4

Structure of cell membranes and energy metabolism in ATP

Question 5

This mineral is the second major mineral in the animal body

Answer 5

Phosphorus

Question 6

Osteopagia is the act of?

Answer 6

Bone chewin

Question 7

Along with growth and maintenance of bones and teeth, what mineral is also involved in formation of enzymes?

Answer 7

Magnesium

Question 8

What mineral aids in the control of nerve & muscle function?

Answer 8

Magnesium

Question 9

Where is magnesium stored?

Answer 9

Bones and teeth

Question 10

What mineral is the main cation (+’ve) in extra cellular solutions?

Answer 10

Sodium

Question 11

What mineral maintains fluid volume, acid-base balance and tissue pH?

Answer 11

Sodium

Question 12

There is a specific hunger for which mineral?

Answer 12

Sodium

Question 13

This mineral is the main anion in body fluids and aids in gastric acidity and digestion.

Answer 13

Chlorine

Question 14

This mineral is the main intercellular cation. It also maintains fluid volume, acid-base balance and tissue pH

Answer 14

Potassium

Question 15

What is sulfur involved in the formation of?

Answer 15

Insulin and S-containing amino acids (methionine and cysteine)

Question 16

What are the 7 macro minerals?

Answer 16

Ca, P, Mg, Na, K, Cl, and S