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vicotolentino

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The function of red blood cells is to
 A) carry oxygen from the cells to the lungs.
  B) carry carbon dioxide from the lungs to the body's cells.
  C) carry nutrients from the digestive system to the body's cells.
  D) defend the body against infectious organisms.
  E) carry oxygen to the cells and then carry away carbon dioxide.

Question 2

The vitamin whose deficiency causes beriberi is
 A) thiamine.
  B) riboflavin.
  C) niacin.
  D) folic acid (folate).
  E) cobalamin.


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Reply #1 on: Feb 28, 2019
Answer to Question 1

E

Answer to Question 2

A


vicotolentino

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Reply 2 on: Feb 28, 2019
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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