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If an adult consumes 1,000 mg of calcium daily, what is the estimated average amount absorbed from the intestinal tract?
 A) 800 mg
  B) 600 mg
  C) 500 mg
  D) 300 mg

Question 2

The source of calcium during the process known as fast calcium exchange is ____.
 A) dissolution of bone
  B) blood plasma
  C) bone fluid
  D) liver calcium stores



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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C





 

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