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awywial

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Which of the following statements is true of iron absorption?
 A) It is lowest among pregnant women.
  B) It increases when the iron stores are high.
  C) It decreases when the iron stores are low.
  D) It is highest among women with heavy menstrual losses.

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Sara suffered from iodine deficiency throughout the term of her pregnancy. She gives birth to a child whose growth is retarded. It is likely that the child is affected by _____.
 A) Parkinson's disease
  B) cretinism
  C) kyphosis
  D) Keshan disease


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cici

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

D

Answer to Question 2

B


awywial

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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