_____ helps maintain the strong acidity in the stomach and the appropriate balance of acids and bases in the blood

a. Phosphorus
b. Selenium
c. Chloride
d. Sodium


c

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Which factor is least likely to be a reason for slower growth rates among infants that have the lung condition bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD)?

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Over-the-counter or prescribed weight-loss drugs suppress appetite, reduce fat absorption, or

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