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nramada

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Alice has been running a marathon and has only been drinking pure water. Which electrolyte imbalance is she likely to experience?
 A) hyponatremia
  B) hypernatremia
  C) hypercalcemia
  D) hypocalcemia
  E) hyperkalemia

Question 2

The connective tissues of the heart are important for all of the following reasons except
 A) they help distribute the forces of contraction.
  B) they prevent overexpansion of the heart.
  C) they provide support for blood vessels and nerves.
  D) they produce the pericardial fluid.
  E) they provide elasticity to help the heart return to its original shape after contraction.



Sweetkitty24130

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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

D



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