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fagboi

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Magnesium is an important mineral that works with calcium in the body to:
 a. increase bone density.
 b. maintain acid-base balance in the cells.
  c. control blood glucose levels.
 d. help muscles contract and relax.
 e. transport proteins in the bloodstream.

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Phosphorus is critical to the acid-base balance in cells because of its role in:
 a. creating buffers to maintain the correct pH.
 b. creating phospholipids to carry fats through the blood.
  c. binding with calcium in muscle tissues.
 d. transporting sodium from the cells.
 e. synthesizing amino acids.


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hugthug12

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

d

Answer to Question 2

a


fagboi

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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