UNIT 8 Flashcards
1
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electrolytes
A
compounds that partially dissociate in water to form ions
2
Q
fluid and electrolyte balance
A
maintenance of the appropriate kinds and amounts of fluids and mineral in each compartment of the body
3
Q
minerals
A
naturally occurring, inorganic, essential chemical elements
4
Q
major minerals
A
more than 5 grams
5
Q
trace minerals
A
less than 5 grams`
6
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peak bone mass (calcium)
A
- the highest attainable bone density a person can achieve
- late 20s early 30s