major minerals Flashcards
1
Q
potassium
A
2
Q
function
A
cell volume
osmolarity
nerve
muscle
3
Q
absorption
A
small intestines
4
Q
regulation
A
kidneys and faeces
5
Q
sources
A
banana
whole grains
beans
nuts
6
Q
chloride
A
7
Q
function
A
fluid and electrolyte balanace
8
Q
absorption
A
small intestines
9
Q
regulation
A
sweat and urine
10
Q
sources
A
seasalt
seaweed
soy sauce
olives
11
Q
calcium
A
12
Q
function
A
blood clotting
bone and teeth
nerve
muscle
13
Q
absorption
A
duodenum and ilium
14
Q
regulation
A
regulated by calcitriol and parathyroid hormone
15
Q
sources
A
dairy
tofu
soy milk
whey
