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MINERALS UNIT 4
minerals and their functions
| mineral | function |
|---|---|
| zinc | proper growth and reproduction, as well as wound healing |
| selenium | proper immune functioning and growth |
| potassium | cellular transport, normal muscle, heart, kidney, and nervous system |
| iron | hemoglobin and oxygen transport |
| copper | iron utilization, skin pigmentation, and nervous system functions |
| calcium | bone formation, cell transport, and nerve and muscle function |