What Is the Combining Form for the Element That Is

question 81

Multiple Choice

What is the combining form for the element that is deposited into bone and controlled by the thyroid gland?

• A) Calc/o
• B) Kal/i
• C) Phosphor/o
• D) Natr/o

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