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lracut11

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Which statement best describes the function of a buffer in the body?
 a. It emulsifies fats.
 b. It maintains a constant pH in body solutions.
 c. It facilitates chemical reactions.
 d. It protects against plaque build-up in the blood vessels
  e. It acts as a messenger.

Question 2

All fats have the same metabolic effects.
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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

b

Answer to Question 2

False


lracut11

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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