A deficiency in calcium may result in

a. osteoporosis.
b. diabetes.
c. asthma.
d. anorexia nervosa.
e. cancer.


a. osteoporosis.

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The student with the correct answer is: A) Self B) Local C) Stored D) Target

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The most popular psychoactive drug in the world is

A) alcohol. B) nicotine. C) caffeine. D) cocaine.

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Two possible uses of laser surgery are the treatment of ____________________ and ____________________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Which medical term means "downward displacement of the rectum and anus"?

A. Proctoptosis B. Proctitis C. Rectalgia D. Proctoplasty E. Rectopexy

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