Bone/Calcium
This hormone is released when blood calcium drops and stimulates activation of vitamin D
What is parathyroid hormone (PTH)
This protein transports iron in the blood.
What is transferrin
This hormone helps regulate water retention by the kidneys.
What is ADH (vasopressin)
This mineral supports immune function and wound healing.
What is zinc
This vitamin plays a key role in vision and epithelial health.
Vitamin A
This hormone helps lower blood calcium levels.
What is calcitonin
This storage form of iron is found in the liver and bone marrow.
What is ferritin
This system is activated to increase blood pressure and sodium retention.
What is the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS)
This mineral is essential for thyroid hormone production.
What is iodine
This vitamin acts as an antioxidant protecting cell membranes.
What is vitamin E
This active form of vitamin D increases calcium absorption in the intestines.
What is calcitriol
This mineral is required to convert iron into a form that can bind to transferrin.
What is copper
This condition occurs when sodium levels fall below normal.
What is hyponatremia
This trace mineral deficiency is linked to cardiomyopathy in certain regions.
What is selenium (Keshan disease)
This vitamin deficiency leads to impaired blood clotting.
What is vitamin K deficiency
This condition results from excessive bone resorption over time.
What is osteoporosis
This condition results from excessive iron accumulation in the body.
What is hemochromatosis
This electrolyte is lost in high amounts through sweat during intense exercise.
What is sodium
This protein plays a role in iron and copper homeostasis.
What is ceruloplasmin
These specific vitamins can accumulate to toxic levels in the body more easily than water-soluble vitamins.
What is vitamins A, D, E, K
This gland primarily regulates calcium homeostasis in the body.
What is the parathyroid gland
This type of anemia results from impaired hemoglobin production due to iron deficiency.
What is microcytic anemia
This type of fluid surrounds cells and is high in sodium concentration.
What is extracellular fluid
Food iron is primarily in this form.
Ferric
This precursor in the skin is converted to vitamin D with UV exposure.
What is 7-dehydrocholesterol