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| the 4 most common elements of the human body |
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-found in bones and teeth
-important positive ion in the body
-muscle and nerve function
-blood clotting |
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- P
_ 1%
found in bones and teeth
-part of many different molecules (especially proteins and nucleic acids
-part of acid/base buffer |
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-s .25%
-especially important in proteins (enzymes)and other molecules |
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K .20%
positive ion mostly inside cells
-importand throughout body in water balence
-nerve and muscle funtion |
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Na .15%
-positive ion mostly outside cells
-important throughout body in water balence
-ph, nerve and muscle function |
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| Cl .15% -important negative ion -functions in transport of 02 -important for formation of HCI |
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Mg .05%
-mostly in bones
-needed for enzyme function in ATP formation
-forms positive ion |
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Fe .006%
-in blood, liver, spleen and bone
-part of hemoglobin and enzymes
-positive ion |
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| what of the trace elements are needed for enzyme function |
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manganese- Mn
copper- Cu
cobalt- Co
Zinc- Zn |
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| needed for production of thyroid hormone |
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