The electrolyte that has significant impact on the ability of the heart and other muscles to contract is:

a. calcium.
b. magnesium.
c. potassium.
d. sodium.


a

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Hypertension is very common, affecting ____ of adults in the U.S.

a. 1/10 b. 1/4 c. 1/3 d. 1/2

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Almost all foods that have fat contain both saturated and unsaturated fats.

a. true b. false

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All of the following are major minerals except ________.

A. magnesium B. iron C. potassium D. calcium

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