water and mineral metabolism

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Across
  1. 1. Hormone that promotes water reabsorption in the kidneys.
  2. 4. Enzyme released by the kidneys to regulate blood pressure.
  3. 6. Condition of excessive calcium levels in the blood.
  4. 7. Disorder caused by an excessive intake of water, diluting electrolytes.
  5. 8. Condition of low magnesium levels in the blood.
  6. 10. Major intracellular cation essential for nerve and muscle functions.
  7. 12. Active form of vitamin D synthesized in the kidneys.
  8. 13. Mineral deficiency causing muscle cramps and irregular heart rhythms.
  9. 14. The process of maintaining internal stability in the body.
  10. 16. lon reabsorbed by the kidneys to maintain acid-base balance.
  11. 18. Hormone that increases blood calcium levels by acting on bones and kidneys.
  12. 20. Major extracellular cation essential for nerve and muscle function.
Down
  1. 2. Disorder caused by low sodium levels in the blood.
  2. 3. Hormone that reduces blood calcium by inhibiting bone resorption.
  3. 5. Condition caused by low potassium levels in the blood.
  4. 9. Mineral critical for bone formation and blood clotting.
  5. 11. Primary organ responsible for regulating electrolyte and water balance.
  6. 15. Hormone that increases sodium reabsorption and potassium excretion.
  7. 17. Mineral required for oxygen transport in red blood cells.
  8. 19. The movement of water across a semipermeable membrane.