Across
- 1. The process of maintaining proper body fluid levels
- 4. A mineral responsible for bone density and muscle contraction
- 11. A mineral required for oxygen transport in blood
- 12. A charged particle that regulates fluid balance (e.g., sodium)
- 13. A trace mineral important for immune function
- 14. All biochemical reactions occurring in the body
Down
- 2. Movement of water across a semipermeable membrane
- 3. A condition caused by excessive loss of body water
- 5. A substance that protects cells from oxidative damage
- 6. A mineral involved in muscle and nerve function
- 7. The main component of the human body (about 60%)
- 8. A non-protein compound required for enzyme activity
- 9. A mineral essential for ATP production and bone formation
- 10. Organic compounds essential for normal growth and metabolism