The center for breathing is the respiration control center. The respiration control center gets information from other body parts and then coordinates automatic responses, which sets off other organs and muscles involved in respiration.
Definition. Sodium is a mineral that exists in the body as the ion Na+. Sodium is acquired through diet, mainly in the form of salt (sodium chloride, NaCl). Regulating the amount of Na+ in the body is absolutely critical to life and health.odium is a mineral that exists in the body as the ion Na+. Sodium is acquired through diet, mainly in the form of salt (sodium chloride, NaCl). Regulating the amount of Na+ in the body is absolutely critical to life and health.
Major Minerals. As mentioned earlier, there are two main classifications of minerals. Seven of the minerals needed by your body are classified as major minerals; they include sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and sulfur.