functions

Question 1

calcium

Answer 1

blood clotting
bone mass
weight control
neurotransmitter release
nerve transmission
heart muscle function
smooth muscle contractibilty

Question 2

magnesium

Answer 2

Adds P to ATP - energy production
blood clotting homeostasis
muscle relaxation
BP
Heart rhythm
nerve impulses
immunity

Question 3

potassium

Answer 3

osmotic pressure
electrolyte balance
nerve transmission
muscle function

Question 4

phosphorous

Answer 4

calcium homeostasis
maintains blood pH
ATP - energy
muscle contraction
phosphorylation reactions

Question 5

sodium & chloride

Answer 5

reg volume of extracellular fluid
nerve impulse transmission
muscle contraction
chloride - part of HCL

Question 6

zinc

Answer 6

cell mediated immunity
sperm formation
skin integrity
bone formation

Question 7

iron

Answer 7

haemoglobin - 02 transport
myoglobin - 02 storage in muscle
immune regulator

Question 8

Selenium

Answer 8

cofactor for T3>T4 conversion

antioxidant - in glutathione peroxidase

Question 9

copper

Answer 9

RBC formation
energy production
antioxidant

Question 10

iodine

Answer 10

part of T3 - triiodothyronine

and T4 thyroxin

Question 11

manganese

Answer 11

carb metabolism
blood sugar regulation
collagen formation
antioxidant

Question 12

chromium

Answer 12

regulates blood sugar
counters insulin resistance
carb, lipid, nucleic acid metabolism

Question 13

molybdenum

Answer 13

detoxifies sulphites into sulphate
drugs, toxins
uric acid formation

Question 14

boron

Answer 14

bone development
inflammatory response
embryonic development

Question 15

silicon

Answer 15

hair skin nails
connective tissues
bone health