Consider the following minerals - 1. Calcium 2. Iron 3. Sodium Which of the minerals given above is/are required by the human body for the contraction of muscles?

QUESTION

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Science & Technology

Prelims 2013

Consider the following minerals -

Calcium
Iron
Sodium

Which of the minerals given above is/are required by the human body for the contraction of muscles?

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Explanation

All the given minerals have a role in contraction of muscles in the human body.

Calcium Calcium is essential for activating enzymes which cause muscle contraction.

Iron Iron helps support continued muscle function by supporting energy production in your muscle cells so that muscle fibers always have the energy they need to contract properly. Iron also helps muscles store oxygen to fuel muscle contractions and promotes healthy circulation so that muscles can get additional oxygen from the bloodstream.

Sodium One needs sodium for muscle contraction because it balances potassium to maintain membrane potential.

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