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13 Cards in this Set
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Which four elements are present in all living organisms
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H: Hydrogen
O: Oxygen N: Nitrogen C: Carbon |
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As: Arsenic
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may affect cell growth and heart function
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B: boron
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aids in the use of CA, P, and Mg
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Ca: Calcium
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necessary for growth of theeth and bones
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Cl: Chlorine
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necessary for maintaining salt balance in body fluids
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Cr: Chromium
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Aids in carbohydrate metabolism
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Co: Cobalt
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component of vitamin b12
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Cu: Copper
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necessary to maintain blood chemistry
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F: Flourine
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aids in teh development of teeth and bones
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I: Iodine
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necessary for thyroid function
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Fe: iron
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necessary for oxygen-carrying ability of blood
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Mg: Magnesium
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ncessary for bones, teeth, and muscle and nerve action
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Mn: Manganese
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necesary for carbohydrate metabolism and bone formation
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