The two major cations in the body are

A) calcium and sodium.
B) sodium and chloride.
C) chloride and bicarbonate.
D) sodium and potassium.
E) magnesium and chloride.


D) sodium and potassium.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following structures is a capillary?

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