Major Minerals-Functions

Question 1

Calcium (Ca)

Functions: ________ (2)

Answer 1

bone formation

cell signaling

Question 2

Phosphorus (P)

Functions: ________ (4)

Answer 2

ATP and cAMP
phospholipids
enzyme regulation (covalent modification)
* bone formation

Question 3

Magnesium (Mg)

Functions: ________ (3)

Answer 3

PTH secretion
muscle relaxer
cofactor-STABILIZES ATP

Question 4

Sodium (Na)

Functions: ________ (2)

Answer 4

nerve transmission

fluid balance –> electrolytes

Question 5

Potassium (K)

Functions: ________ (3)

Answer 5

nerve transmission
fluid balance –> electrolytes
* important for the heart

Question 6

Chloride (Cl)

Functions: ________ (3)

Answer 6

nerve transmission
fluid balance –> electrolytes
HCl (WBCs/Immune System function)

Question 7

Which THREE MAJOR minerals function in NERVE TRANSMISSION and FLUID BALANCE OF ELECTROLYTES?

Answer 7

sodium (Na)
potassium (K)
chloride (Cl)

Question 8

ENZYME REGULATION, which is a function of PHOSPHORUS, is accomplished by _________, which _________

Answer 8

covalent modification

removes phosphate group