in the body, about two-thirds of which mineral is found in hemoglobin? course hero

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What is the second most abundant mineral in the human body?

Phosphorus is the second most abundant mineral in your body, after calcium. B Which of the following is a major mineral? A) fluoride B)potassium C) zinc D)iron manganese A toxicity of which mineral damages the nervous system and causes symptoms that resemble Parkinson's disease?

What is the most important bone mineral?

Important bone mineral that is also a component of RNA, DNA. ATP, phospholipids, and creatine phosphate B. Phosphorus most commonly occurs as a salt of phosphoric acid, which is an essential physiological buffer referred to as Pi.

What are the major minerals and trace minerals?

major minerals 1)sodium, 2)potassium 3)calcium 4)phosphorus 5)magnesium 6)chloride 7) sulfur trace minerals 1) iron 2) copper 3)zinc 4)selenium 5) fluoride 6)chromium 7)iodine 8)maganese (9 molybdemium

What is the role of iron in homeostasis?

H. Iron is essential for oxygen transport because of its role in hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that transports oxygen to cells and gives red blood cells their color. 2. Helps to maintain calcium homeostasis and enhance the supply of calcium and phosphorus for bone mineralization