Essential Minerals in the Human Body
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What percentage of body weight is made up of oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen?

  • 96% (correct)
  • 100%
  • 98%
  • 90%

    • Which type of minerals are required in amounts greater than 100 mg a day?

  • Trace minerals
  • Toxic minerals
  • Major minerals (correct)
  • Essential minerals

    • What is the role of electrolytes in the body?

  • Build tissues
  • Maintain the body's fluid balance (correct)
  • Assist in nerve impulse transmission
  • Provide energy

    • Why are concentrated minerals cautioned against in the text?

    <p>Toxicity may occur over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of ions are known as cations?

    <p>Positively charged ions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do minerals contribute to in the human body?

    <p>Various body functions including tissue building and fluid regulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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