Which Nutritionally Important Macromineral Plays a Major Role in Fluid

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which nutritionally important macromineral plays a major role in fluid and electrolyte balance, is the major extracellular fluid anion, and contributes to osmolality? A deficiency of this macromineral may occur as result of vomiting and diarrhea.

• A)calcium
• B)magnesium
• C)chloride
• D)phosphorus

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