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Water and Trace Minerals (The Minerals (Bioavailability: It varies – some…
Water and Trace Minerals
The Minerals
- Bioavailability: It varies – some foods contain binders.
- Absorption and Handling: With carriers or freely.
- Nutrient Interactions: In the presence of other minerals – absorption, metabolism, and excretion.
- Inorganic Element: It cannot be destroyed by hear, air, acid, or mixing. It always retains its chemical form.
Acid-Base Balance
- respiration speeds up and slows down as needed to restore homeostasis.
- urine’s acidity level fluctuates to keep the body’s total acid content balanced.
- carbonic acid and bicarbonate can neutralise acids and bases.
Regulation of Fluids
- kidneys maintain electrolyte balance using aldosterone.
- kidneys maintain fluid balance using antidiuretic hormone (ADH).
- medications and medical conditions may interfere with fluid and electrolyte balance.
- digestive juices of GI tract contain minerals and these are reabsorbed as needed.
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