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beccaep

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on: Jun 27, 2018
A mineral that aids in the development and functioning of the thyroid gland is:
 
  A) calcium.
  B) sodium.
  C) iodine.
  D) chlorine.

Question 2

In the term pandemic, a type of epidemic, the prefix means:
 
  A) upon, above.
  B) all.
  C) down, away from.
  D) pertaining to.


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kescobar@64

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation:
A) Calcium is needed for nerve conduction.
B) Sodium regulates water balance.
C) Correct.
D) Chlorine regulates electrolyte balance.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation:
A) The prefix for upon or above is epi-.
B) Correct.
C) The prefix for down or away from is de-.
D) There are many suffixes for pertaining to such as -ar or -ac.


beccaep

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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:D TYSM

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