Name and Give the Source and Function of Three Minerals

question 48

Essay

Name and give the source and function of three minerals.

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Definitions:

Endocrine Glands

Organs in the body that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate various bodily functions.

Interstitial Fluid

The fluid that bathes the tissues of the body; also called tissue fluid.

Synapse

The junction between two neurons or between a neuron and an effector (muscle or gland).

GABA

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) is a neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a key role in regulating nerve excitability and anxiety.