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mwit1967

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on: Aug 20, 2018
What mineral helps maintain the strong acidity in the stomach and the appropriate balance of acids and bases in the blood?
 a. phosphorus
  b. selenium
 c. chloride
 d. sodium
 e. chromium

Question 2

Research with moderately obese people seems to show that there is no increase in the risk for strokes and hypertension provided excess body fat is distributed around the
 a. abdomen
  b. arms and chest
  c. neck and shoulders
  d. hips and thighs


Qarqy

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

c

Answer to Question 2

D


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