WorksheetsN&W Chp 9 Functions of Minerals
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
supports, strengthens, & helps rebuild bones
a)
calcium
b)
phosphorus
c)
magnesium
d)
sulfur
e)
sodium
2.
part of the hydrochloric acid in the stomach that helps in the digestion process
a)
potassium
b)
chloride
c)
iron
d)
zinc
e)
iodine
3.
works with insulin in glucose metabolism
a)
fluoride
b)
selenium
c)
copper
d)
chromium
e)
manganese
4.
helps the body make hemoglobin & collagen
a)
fluoride
b)
selenium
c)
copper
d)
chromium
e)
manganese
5.
helps prevent tooth decay
a)
fluoride
b)
selenium
c)
copper
d)
chromium
e)
manganese
6.
assists the thyroid in controlling metabolism
a)
potassium
b)
chloride
c)
iron
d)
zinc
e)
iodine
7.
helps red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to cells throughout the body
a)
potassium
b)
chloride
c)
iron
d)
zinc
e)
iodine
8.
makes enzymes active and work efficiently
a)
calcium
b)
phosphorus
c)
magnesium
d)
sulfur
e)
sodium
9.
helps in carbohydrates metablism & normal skeletal development
a)
fluoride
b)
selenium
c)
copper
d)
chromium
e)
manganese
10.
helps strengthen bones & maintain an acid-base balance in the blood
a)
calcium
b)
phosphorus
c)
magnesium
d)
sulfur
e)
sodium
11.
helps maintain a normal heartbeat
a)
potassium
b)
chloride
c)
iron
d)
zinc
e)
iodine
12.
works with vitamin E as an antioxidant
a)
fluoride
b)
selenium
c)
copper
d)
chromium
e)
manganese
13.
regulates fluid balance in & around cells, aids in transmission of nerve impulses, & maintains acid-base balance in the blood
a)
calcium
b)
phosphorus
c)
magnesium
d)
sulfur
e)
sodium
14.
helps maintain normal acid base & helps liver change toxins into harmless substances
a)
calcium
b)
phosphorus
c)
magnesium
d)
sulfur
e)
sodium
15.
aids in body growth & sexual development & aids in resistance to infections
a)
potassium
b)
chloride
c)
iron
d)
zinc
e)
iodine
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