What Roles Does Phosphate Play in the Body

question 69

Multiple Choice

What roles does phosphate play in the body?

• A) It is found in the salts of bone and teeth.
• B) It is an important component of several macromolecules.
• C) It affects neuromuscular activity.
• D) It is part of an important intracellular buffer system.
• E) It affects the action of the sodium-potassium pump.

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