nutrition- functions of proteins/amino acids
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jennielaco on October 19, 2011
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 acid-base balanace | problems help maintain the acid-base balance of various body fluids by acting as buffers -adding or subtracting hydrogen to keep it neutral-acts as buffer |
| antibodies | proteins from the immune system molecules that fight disease |
| blood clotting | proteins provide the netting on which blood clots are built (vitamin k) |
| enzymes | proteins facilitate needed chemical reactions |
| fluid and electrolyte balance | proteins help to maintain the water and mineral composition of various body fluids |
| growth and maintenance | proteins from integral parts of most body tissues and serve as building materials for growth and repair of body tissues such as skin, connective tissues, muscles, organs, bone. |
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