Given That Selenium May Be Found in All of the Following

question 16

Multiple Choice

Given that selenium may be found in all of the following areas, a sample from which area of the body should not be used for selenium measurement?

• A)plasma red blood cells
• B)plasma platelets
• C)nails
• D)hair

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