water and mineral metabolism

4. Iron - Mineral required for oxygen transport in red blood cells.
6. CALCITONIN- Hormone that reduces blood calcium by inhibiting bone resorption.
7. POTASSIUM- Major intracellular cation essential for nerve and muscle functions.
8. in the kidneys.
10. The movement of water across a semipermeable membrane.
12. Disorder caused by an excessive intake of water, diluting electrolytes.
13. MAGNESIUM- Mineral deficiency causing muscle cramps and irregular heart rhythms.
15. - Disorder caused by low sodium levels in the blood.
16. PTH - Hormone that increases blood calcium levels by acting on bones and kidneys.
18. Major extracellular cation essential for nerve and muscle function.

1. - Enzyme released by the kidneys to regulate blood pressure.
2. - Primary organ responsible for regulating electrolyte and water balance.
3. Hormone that increases sodium reabsorption and potassium excretion.
5. CALCIUM - Mineral critical for bone formation and blood clotting.
7. The process of maintaining internal stability in the body.
9. HYPONAGNESEMIA- Condition of low magnesium levels in the blood.
11. Bicarbonate- lon reabsorbed by the kidneys to maintain acid-base balance.
12. Condition caused by low potassium levels in the blood.
14. ADH - Hormone that promotes water reabsorption in the kidneys.
15. Calcitriol- Active form of vitamin D
17. Hypercalcemia- Condition of excessive calcium levels in the blood.