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minerals
minerals and their major functions
Term | Definition |
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calcium | bone and tooth development, nerve and muscle function, normal blood clotting |
magnesium | carbohydrate and protein metabolism, muscle contraction and structure |
phosphorus | formation and maintenance of bones and teeth, energy production |
potassium | muscle contraction, fluid balance, nerve, muscle, and heart function |
sodium | fluid balance, glucose transport, acid-base balance, muscle and nerve function |
iron | formation of hemoglobin in red blood cells for oxygen transport, contributor to enzymes and protein. |