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danielfitts88

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What condition occurs when the retention of carbon dioxide causes an excess of acid in relationship to base?
 a. metabolic alkalosis
 b. metabolic acidosis
 c. increase in blood pH
  d. respiratory alkalosis
  e. respiratory acidosis

Question 2

Plant sources of iron are the most bioavailable because they don't contain compounds that bind iron and render it less absorbable.
 a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

e

Answer to Question 2

False





 

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