Discuss the functions of the following ten minerals required by the body magnesium, copper, zinc, sodium, chloride, potassium, sulphur, manganese, chromium, molybdenum

      

Discuss the function of ten minerals required by the body
magnesium
copper
zinc
sodium
chloride
potassium
sulphur
manganese
chronium
molybdenum

  

Answers


Andrew
Magnesium-helps in maintaining normal functioning of muscles and nerves.
Copper-formation of vital enzymes.
Zinc-helps in blood clot and quicker healing of wounds.
Sodium-maintains proper water balance in the body.
Chloride-helps to balance the amount of fluid inside and outside the body cells.
Potassium-maintains normal blood pressure by controlling the contraction of smooth and skeletal muscles.
Sulphur-it is an important component of amino-acids and helps in their bonding to form a protein structure.
Manganese-helps in formation of connective tissue and sex hormones.
Chromium-regulates insulin levels hence determining the blood sugar levels in the body.
Molybdenum-acts as a catalyst for enzymes in the body.
Andreaz answered the question on December 1, 2017 at 06:19


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