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Give the physiological significance of the ions zn2+ fe2+ cl- nh4+ and po43-

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I can help you with some of the ions

Cl- : the purpose of this is to alter neuron responsiveness to stimulation; also main component of stomach acid which is important in digestion; shift in erythrocytes

PO43- : forms Ca3(PO4) with Calcium which is important in hardening of bone and teeth; an important component of phospholipids; also a component of nucleotides; the most common intracellular anion; intracellular buffer

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