Minerals Flashcards
(20 cards)
Your body can not naturally produce this
Potassium
Potassium is known as a
Mineral and electrolyte
Name 5 things Potassium helps with
Nerve impulses, digestion, heart rhythm, pH balance, blood pressure
Fruits and vege you can find potassium in
Kiwi fruit, bananas, oranges and pineapples
Carrots and potatoes
What foods is potassium found in?
Fruit, vege, lean meats, beans and nuts, whole grains
Potassium deficiency can lead to:
Kidney disease, sweating, diarrhoea, vomiting, fatigue, weakness and cramping
Overdose of potassium can lead to:
Dehydration, type 1 diabetes, internal bleeding
Helps towards bone and teeth formation as well as maintaining heart action and nervous system
Vitamin D
Where can vitamin D be found?
Oily fish, milk products, eggs, liver, plant based dairy substitutes
Vitamin D deficiency can cause:
Liver and kidney disease, naturally dark skin
Vitamin D overdose can cause:
Melanoma
Growth hormone is also known as:
Somatotropin
Which system does GH have an effect on?
The endocrine system
What does the endocrine system regulate?
Metabolism, growth, development, tissue, sexual function, reproduction, sleep, and mood.
Where is GH produced in the body?
In the Hypothalamus, Secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland
How much GH is released each day?
One and two mg
What happens to GH during puberty?
The amount produced and released is doubled
Works on every tissue of the body
GH
What are the effects of too much GH?
In adults, acromegaly. swelling of the hands and feet and face. And diabetes and heart disease.
In children, (rarely) gigantism. Long bones, abnormally tall.
The effects of too little GH?
In adults, Increased fat and risk of heart disease.
In children, can stunt growth in all organs and tissues.
