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Question 1

A. The *** content of the stools.

B. Bone mineralization (osteomalacia).

C. Extracellular fluid volume.

D. Blood hemoglobin level.

E. Body weight.

Question 2

A. False *** absorption is incomplete and this causes steatorrhoea.

B. True There is poor absorption of ***-soluble vitamin D.

C. False Adequate salt and water absorption still occur.

D. True Vitamin B12 and iron absorption are impaired and this may cause anaemia.

E. True Due to the malabsorption of food.

kratos · Answer 1 · 2020-08-28T00:13:01+0000

A. False *** absorption is incomplete and this causes steatorrhoea.

B. True There is poor absorption of ***-soluble vitamin D.

C. False Adequate salt and water absorption still occur.

D. True Vitamin B12 and iron absorption are impaired and this may cause anaemia.

E. True Due to the malabsorption of food.

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