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Chelseaamend

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on: Jun 25, 2018

Why is calcium important in the clotting process?

What will be an ideal response?

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What is cretinism?

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welcom1000

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Adequate amounts of calcium ions are required in all phases of blood coagulation, and blood will not clot in the absence of calcium.

Answer to Question 2

Congenital hypothyroidism in the newborn that eventually leads to growth stunting and mental retardation

Chelseaamend

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018

Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming

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