Minerals in humans 0.0 / 5 ? ScienceBiologyGCSENone Created by: Bear McFluffyCreated on: 11-04-18 07:08 Potassium Controls ionic balance of fluid in cells Heart and muscle activity Transmission of nerve impulses Weakening of muscles Psychological disorders 1 of 7 Sodium Activates enzymes Constituent of digestive juice Maintains constant osmotic pressure in cells Transmission of nerve impulses Respiratory disorders Nausea Cramps Diarrhoea 2 of 7 Magnesium Constituent of bones and teeth Controls nerve activity in skeletal muscles Helps in metabolic activities High heart beat Nerve irritability 3 of 7 Calcium Growth of bones and teeth Blood clotting Proper nerve function MIlk production Absorbing Vitamin B Weakening of bones and teeth Growth disorders Osteoporosis 4 of 7 Phosphorous Growth of bones and teeth Constituent of nucleic acid For carbohydrate and fat metabolism Instant release of energy in muscles and nerves Weakening of bones and become fragile 5 of 7 Iron Synthesis of haemoglobin Storing oxygen in muscles Constituent of enzymes Anaemia Sleepiness Hypoactive nature Weakness in psychological development 6 of 7 Iodine Synthesis of thyroxin hormone Affects development of intelligence Lethargic attitude towards studies Limits body height 7 of 7
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