Unit 3 - Topic 1 Table

Question 1

Nerve condition
muscle contraction
blood clotting
Proper functioning of cell membranes

Forms bones and teeth

Answer 1

Calcium

Question 2

Promoted
Promotes proper bone formation
Regulates metabolism
Forms compounds that store and release energy

Answer 2

Phosphorus

Question 3

Component of bone and teeth
Essential to enzyme function
Helps regulate nerve activity

Answer 3

Magnesium

Question 4

Helps regulate never impulses in nerves and muscles

Answer 4

Sodium

Question 5

Helps regulate nerve signals and muscle activity
Involved in protein formation
Required to regulate the acid/base balance

Answer 5

Potassium

Question 6

Elemental not utilized but in amino acids is the basis of all proteins

Answer 6

Sulfur

Question 7

Helps regulate water balance
Plays a role proper cell in proper cell membrane function
Component of hydrochloric acid in the stomach

Answer 7

Chlorine

Question 8

Crucial part do red blood cells that regulates oxygen transport

Answer 8

Iron

Question 9

Essential component of enzymes regulating protein formation and carbohydrate metabolism

Answer 9

Zinc

Question 10

Major component of thyroid hormones, which regulate metabolism

Answer 10

Iodine

Question 11

Component of an antioxidant enzyme that helps prevent decay of cell function

Answer 11

Selenium

Question 12

Promotes iron absorption and utilization
Component of many enzymes
Helps regulate nerve activity

Answer 12

Copper

Question 13

Component of some enzymes

Involved in bone formation and protein metabolism

Answer 13

Manganese

Question 14

Helps regulate calcium deposition

Answer 14

Fluorine

Question 15

Activates vitamin B3 to control use if blood sugar in energy production

Answer 15

Chromium

Question 16

Key component of three enzymes that regulate metabolism

Answer 16

Molybdenum