Water and Mineral Metabolism

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Across
  1. 3. How water and nutrients are moved in and out of cells.
  2. 4. This type of solution causes cells to lysis or burst.
  3. 6. Inorganic substances that your body needs but cannot produce on its own.
  4. 8. Vital for bone and tooth formation, muscle contraction, and nerve function.
  5. 9. Commonly found in protein-rich foods.
  6. 12. Toxicity of this mineral is rare.
  7. 16. A key component of cell membranes.
  8. 18. Occurs when there is toxicity of fluoride.
  9. 19. A deficiency of this causes dental caries.
  10. 20. Functions as an antioxidant and used for thyroid function.
Down
  1. 1. Occurs when there is toxicity of iron.
  2. 2. Toxicity of this mineral can cause liver damage and gastrointestinal distress.
  3. 5. Can be sourced from shellfish, meat, dairy, and legumes.
  4. 7. Building block for essential proteins and is a component of important vitamins like biotin and thiamin, and the hormone insulin.
  5. 10. The solute concentration outside the cell is equal to the inside of the cell.
  6. 11. 50-70% of the body is made up of this.
  7. 13. Toxicity of this mineral causes neurological issues and tremors.
  8. 14. This type of solution causes cells to crenate or shrink.
  9. 15. Essential for oxygen transport in the blood.
  10. 17. Important in thyroid hormone production.