BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

VITAMINS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What mineral helps to keep the right amount of water in our bodies?
A
Potassium
B
Zinc
C
Sodium
D
Calcium
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Most of the body’s sodium is located in blood and in the fluid around cells. Sodium helps the body keep fluids in a normal balance (see About Body Water.

Detailed explanation-2: -Several minerals are key to regulating water balance in different compartments of the body; the most important of these are sodium, potassium, and chloride.

Detailed explanation-3: -The human body requires a small amount of sodium to conduct nerve impulses, contract and relax muscles, and maintain the proper balance of water and minerals.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sodium is a mineral found in many foods. Your body needs sodium for normal muscle and nerve functions. It also helps keep body fluids in balance. Most table salts are made from sodium chloride.

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