Water and Major Minerals Quiz

Water is essential for transport, structural support, metabolic reactions, dissolving substances (solvent), lubrication, temperature regulation, and maintaining blood volume.

Maintaining the right amounts of fluids and charged particles (ions) inside and outside cells, ensuring electrical balance and proper function of cells and tissues.

Minerals in body fluids that carry electrical charges (ions), crucial for fluid balance and nerve signals.

The movement of water across a cell membrane from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration.

The pressure needed to prevent the movement of water across a cell membrane.

Proteins attract water and regulate the movement of fluids and ions across cell membranes.

Kidneys regulate fluid balance through hormones like ADH, and control the amount of electrolytes in the body.

Maintaining the proper acidity (pH) of body fluids.

Substances in the body's fluids that neutralize acids to help maintain an optimal blood pH.

Lungs control carbon dioxide levels in the blood which affect blood pH, thus maintaining acid-base balance by regulating the production of carbonic acid.

Recommended intake of sodium for adults aged 19-50 is 1500 mg per day.

Sodium maintains fluid balance, aids nerve impulses and muscle contractions.

The recommended amount of Chloride intake for adults (19-50 yrs) is 2300 mg/day.

Chloride helps maintain fluid balance and is part of stomach acid.

Daily recommended potassium intake for adults is 2400 mg.

Potassium maintains fluid balance, facilitates reactions, supports cell structure, and aids nerve signals and muscle contractions.

The recommended amount of Calcium for adults (19-50 yrs) is 1000 mg per day.

Calcium is vital for bone and teeth structure and functions in muscle, nerve, and blood functions.

The recommended daily allowance (RDA) of Phosphorus for adults is 700 mg.

Daily Magnesium requirements are 400 mg for men and 310 mg for women, ages 19-30.

Water plays many crucial roles: transporting nutrients and waste, providing structure to molecules, participating in metabolic reactions, dissolving substances, lubricating joints, regulating body temperature, and maintaining blood volume.

The recommended water intake for adults is 1.0 to 1.5 mL per calorie expended, while infants require 1.5 mL per calorie expended. You can also follow a simpler rule of thumb: ½ cup per 100 calories expended.

Electrolytes are minerals in body fluids that carry electrical charges (ions). They are crucial for maintaining fluid balance, nerve impulses, and muscle contractions.

Water molecules are attracted to electrolytes due to their positive and negative charges. This attraction helps move fluids throughout the body. For instance, when electrolytes move across cell membranes, water follows, ensuring balance inside and outside cells.

Osmosis is the movement of water across a cell membrane from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration. It helps to regulate the distribution of fluids within the body.

Osmotic pressure is the force required to prevent the movement of water across a cell membrane. It's essentially the pressure needed to counteract osmosis.

Proteins play a vital role in fluid balance. They attract water and regulate the movement of fluids and ions across cell membranes. For example, transport proteins help move ions across membranes, and water follows.

Kidneys are the body's main regulators of fluid and electrolyte balance. They use hormones like ADH to control water retention and aldosterone to manage electrolyte levels.

Buffers are substances in the body's fluids that neutralize acids and bases, helping to keep blood pH within a healthy range. They are the body's first line of defense against changes in acidity.

Lungs play a key role in acid-base balance by regulating carbon dioxide levels in the blood. Carbon dioxide forms carbonic acid, which can then break down into hydrogen ions and bicarbonate ions, affecting blood pH.

The speed at which you breathe, which can change based on your body's needs (e.g., exercise, stress).

Kidneys control the balance of fluids and electrolytes in your body by choosing which substances to keep and which to remove in urine.

The acidity (pH) of your urine changes to keep the overall acid-base balance in your body in check.

How easily your body can absorb and use minerals from food.

Not enough potassium in your diet can lead to muscle weakness, paralysis, and mental confusion.

Calcium forms bones and teeth, helps muscles move, transmits nerve signals, and helps blood clot.

Phosphorus is important for many vital processes, including forming bones, building cells, and energy production.

Magnesium is essential for bone health, protein synthesis, muscle function, nerve signals, and even your immune system.

Different minerals can affect how your body absorbs or uses other minerals.