water and mineral metabolism

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