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asmith134

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Which statement regarding vitamin C is true?
 a. A lack of the vitamin results in beriberi.
 b. It inhibits iron absorption.
 c. It prevents the common cold.
 d. It helps to produce carnitine.
 e. An excess of the vitamin can result in gallstones.

Question 2

In the U.S., scurvy is seldom seen today except in:
 a. people addicted to alcohol.
  b. young women.
 c. vegetarians.
 d. breastfed infants.
 e. dieters.



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kmb352

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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

a




asmith134

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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