The affect Nonmetals have on the human body
Nonmetals are the elements that occupy Groups 14-16 on the periodic table. Non-metals are unable to conduct electricity or heat very well and are very brittle. non-metals can exist in two of the three states of matter at room temperature: gases and solids.
Carbon- Carbon makes up 18% of the weight in the human body. Carbon is the basic building block required to form proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Carbon is released from the body during cellular respiration. If a person intakes too much carbon dioxide, they can experience vomiting, restriction of blood flow and lung aliments. If a person does not intake enough carbon dioxide, they can experience hyperventilation, can cause muscle tension, and cause people to become anxious, stressed, and aggressive.
Nitrogen- Nitrogen takes up 3% of the human body's weight. It is found in many organic molecules and the nucleic acids that make up DNA. Nitrogen in the forms of nitrite and nitrate, can cause serious health risks such as cancer, thyroid problems, respiratory issues, and vitamin deficiencies.
Phosphorus- Phosphorus makes up 1% of the weight in the human body. It is part of DNA materials and takes part in energy distribution. Too much phosphorus can cause health problems like kidney damage and osteoporosis. Too little phosphorus, can cause damage to your DNA. White phosphorus is the most dangerous type and is extremely poisonous. It can cause skin burns and can cause damage to the liver, the heart or the kidney.
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Oxygen- Oxygen makes up 65% of the human body's weight. It is predominately found in water with hydrogen. Water makes up about 60% of the body weight. Oxygen is need to form water because without water life would not be possible.