Key Terms Instructions: Please Define the Following Key Terms

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Key Terms Instructions: Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important?
The Public Health Act (1848)

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Definitions:

Iodide Ions

Negatively charged ions of iodine, essential for thyroid gland function and hormone production.

Calcium Ions

Electrically charged calcium atoms that play a crucial role in various cellular processes including muscle contraction, neurotransmission, and enzyme activity.

Acid

A substance that donates hydrogen ions or protons and accepts electrons, often associated with a sour taste and capable of turning blue litmus paper red.

Prions

Infectious agents composed of protein in a misfolded form, which can cause neurodegenerative diseases.