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KimWrice

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Children with vitamin A deficiency commonly experience chronic diarrhea and respiratory disease because vitamin A is important for production of immune cells, maintenance of the intestinal tract lining, and the _____.
 a. synthesis of antibodies
  b. synthesis of osteoclasts
  c. reformation of osteoblasts
  d. formation of free radicles

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The recommended intake for iron increases substantially during pregnancy.
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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shaikhs

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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