Across
- 2. An organic acid found in some leafy green vegetables that binds to calcium and decreases its bioavailability and absorption.
- 5. The crystalline mineral compound of calcium and phosphorus that makes up bone and teeth.
- 6. Underground rock formations that contain water, which can be drawn to the surface for use.
Down
- 1. Substances that separate into ions in water and, in turn, are able to conduct an electrical current.
- 3. The passage of a solvent such as water through a semipermeable membrane from a less concentrated compartment to a more concentrated compartment.
- 4. A defect of the thyroid gland that is associated with an iodide deficiency.