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Which of the following is a general characteristic of trace minerals?
 a. The amount of trace minerals in plant-based foods is consistent regardless of the mineral content of soil and water.
  b. The amount of trace minerals present in foods is influenced by the cooking method and the length of the cooking process.
  c. Trace minerals are circulated from the GI tract to the liver and throughout the body.
  d. Toxicities from excess consumption of trace minerals from some food sources are common.

Question 2

Trace minerals are absorbed primarily in the _____ and circulated in the _____,
 a. small intestine, blood
  b. small intestine, lymph
  c. stomach, blood
  d. stomach, lymph



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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

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WWatsford

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
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