Minerals Flashcards by Katie Nicholas

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Calcium

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Development of bones and teeth
Blood clotting
Muscle and nerve function

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Phosphorus

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Development of bones and teeth
Constituent of DNA

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Potassium

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Nerve and muscle function
Fluid balance

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Sodium

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Fluid balance

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Chlorine

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Acid-base balance

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Magnesium

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Development of bones and teeth
Energy metabolism

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Iron

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Main component of haemoglobin

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Cooper

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Haemoglobin synthesis

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Iodine

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Required for the formation of thyroid hormones

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Manganese

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Activator for many enzymes

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Selenium

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Works with vitamin E as an antioxidant

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Zinc

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Enzyme function
Wound healing

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