| Term | Definition |
|---|
| A | vision; maintains cornea; coenzyme for rhodopsin; cell differentiation in mucus membranes; regulates reproduction + growth |
| D | regulates level of calcium + phosphorus in blood; acts on kidneys, bone, + GI tract |
| E | antioxidant; protects cell membrane integrity; lines reproductive tract |
| K | coenzyme for blood-clotting + bone forming proteins |
| Sodium | nerve + muscle function; regulates blood/liquid volume |
| Chloride | part of stomach acid; needed for digestion |
| Potassium | nerve + muscle function; supports cell integrity |
| Calcium | mineralizes bones + teeth; involved in muscle contraction + relaxation; functions in blood clotting |
| Phosphorus | mineralizes bones + teeth; part of genetic material; in buffer solutions |
| Magnesium | mineralizes bone; enzyme cofactor; normal muscle contraction |
Combine with other sets
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