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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of ions are known as cations?

<p>Positively charged ions (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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