What does chloride do in the body?
a. Participates in blood clotting
b. Helps maintain gastric acidity
c. Stabilizes protein shape
d. Protects bone structures against degeneration
e. Supports immune system functioning
Answer: B
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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