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cookcarl

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Which of the following statements is true of fluoride?
 A) Almost all of fluoride consumed is absorbed by the large intestine.
  B) The gastrointestinal tract heavily regulates fluoride's absorption.
  C) Fluoride is a major mineral required by the body.
  D) Excess fluoride is excreted in the urine.

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true of the regulation of iodine in the body?
 A) Goitrogen can increase the ability of the thyroid gland to utilize iodine.
  B) During periods of iodine deficiency, thyroid-stimulating hormone production decreases.
  C) Thyroid-stimulating hormone production increases when excess iodine is consumed.
  D) Iodine not needed by the body is excreted in the urine.



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Briannahope

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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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cookcarl

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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
Wow, this really help

 

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