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jCorn1234

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Which mineral is a component of stomach acid?
 a. Potassium
  b. Sodium
  c. Chloride
  d. Phosphorous

Question 2

Habitual consumption of alcohol increases the risk of developing which type of cancer?
 a. Pancreatic cancer
  b. Bone cancer
  c. Esophageal cancer
  d. Skin cancer



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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

c



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again



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