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What macro mineral plays a key role in maintaining acid base balance and regulating normal osmotic pressure?
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Sodium (Na)
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What regulates mineral balance in the body?
Your kidneys regulate the mineral balance in the body.
How does the urinary maintain homeostasis?
The urinary system supports the kidneys. The kidneys are the organ of homeostasis. The kidneys send unnecessary fluid containing toxins to the bladder for storage. When an ample amount has accumulated, the urinary system will expel it in the form of urine.
What metamorphic grade does the mineral sillimanite belong to?
Sillimanite is an index mineral for high temperature and variable pressure metamorphism.
One job of the kidney is to a regulate the pH of the blood b increase the salt and water balance in the blood c produce urea from amino groups and ammonia d destroy old red blood cells?
One job of the kidneys is toA. regulate the pH of the blood. B. destroy old red blood cells. C. increase the salt and water balance in the blood. D. produce urea from amino groups and ammonia
What mineral within a metamorphic rock that can be used to provide a narrow constraint on the temperature and pressure of formation of the rock is termed?
index mineral
Why do we need sodium in our body?
Sodium is a very important mineral to the body. Sodium is mineral that is required for keeping blood pressure at a normal range. It is also useful for maintaining a fluid balance in the body and helping the nervous system communicate.
Which mineral is critical to keeping the heartbeat steady and plays a major role in maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance?
potassium.
What mineral helps maintain proper fluid balance and regulates blood pressure?
There are a variety of minerals necessary to your body's health. Some of the minerals specific to blood and fluids include;Chloride: A mineral that regulates body fluid volume, concentration and acid-base balance. Balance intertwined with that of sodium.Chromium: A mineral important in regulating blood glucose.Iron: A mineral that is an essential constituent of blood and muscle and important for the transport of oxygen.Sodium: A mineral that regulates body fluid volume, concentration and acid-base
What regulates mineral balance in the body?
Your kidneys regulate the mineral balance in the body.
What mineral is responsible for maintaining bone health?
calcium and magnesium
What mineral is responsible for fluid balance?
sodium
What mineral is found in banana and is important in maintaining a normal heartbeat?
Potassium is what you want.
Best measurement for mass of a mineral sample?
Balance
How do you accurately measure the density of a mineral?
Mineral density can be measured with a Jolly balance. See related link below.
What environmental laws control the mineral industry?
The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (RCRA), regulating both hazardous and non-hazardous solid waste; The Clean Water Act (CWA), regulating surface water discharges; and The Clean Air Act (CAA), regulating air emissions.
Where would you find sodium at in your body?
Sodium is a mineral that helps to regulate water balance in the body, controlling blood pressure and encouraging the nerves to work accordingly. In the human body, you would find sodium in the blood.
How does the urinary maintain homeostasis?
The urinary system supports the kidneys. The kidneys are the organ of homeostasis. The kidneys send unnecessary fluid containing toxins to the bladder for storage. When an ample amount has accumulated, the urinary system will expel it in the form of urine.
