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25 Cards in this Set
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Sodium |
Maintains normal water distribution |
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Sodium |
Maintains osmotic pressure of plasma |
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Sodium, Potassium, Calcium |
Excitation of nerves and muscles |
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Sodium |
Maintains acid-base balance by exchange of ___ & H+ ion |
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Potassium |
Cellular metabolism - protein & glycogen synthesis |
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Potassium, Magnesium, Calcium |
Neuromuscular, skeletal, and cardiac excitation |
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Chloride |
Only anion as an enzyme activator (for AMS) |
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Chloride |
Combines with hydrogen ion to aid in digestion of foodstuff |
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Chloride |
Promotes maintenance of water balance, osmotic pressure, and electric neutrality |
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Bicarbonate |
Buffer system w/ carbonic acid |
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Bicarbonate |
Transport form for CO2 produced by cellular respiration |
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Magnesium |
Essential cofactor of 300+ enzymes |
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Magnesium |
Analyzed for prevention and tx of cardiovascular disease |
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Magnesium |
Transcellular ion transport |
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Magnesium |
Takes part in DNA & protein synthesis |
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Calcium |
Closely monitored during surgery |
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Calcium |
Essential for blood coagulation and myocardial contraction |
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Calcium |
Skeletal mineralization |
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Calcium |
Synthesis of endocrine and exocrine glands |
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Phosphorus |
Needed for RNA & DNA |
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Phosphorus |
Participate in many important biochemical processes |
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Phosphorus |
Buffer system |
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Phosphorus |
Enables communication between cells |
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Phosphorus |
Required to activste vitamin B complex |
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Phosphorus |
Important omponent for bones and teeth |
