What does the anion gap measure?
a. the total quantity of anions
b. the difference between unmeasured anions and cations
c. the ratio of different anions
d. the effect of anions on the blood
e. the effect of anions on the kidneys
b
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a. 20 b. 50 c. 70 d. 90
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