Which of the following structures does fluoride get distributed to and retained in?
a. enamel
b. skin
c. gingiva
d. tongue
a. Fluoride is retained by the body in hard, calcified tissue such as bone and teeth.
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What does this indicate? A) The patient's RBCs have a high osmotic fragility, consistent with the presence of spherocytes. B) The patient's RBCs have a high osmotic fragility, consistent with the presence of target cells. C) The patient's RBCs have a low osmotic fragility, consistent with the presence of spherocytes. D) The patient's RBCs have a low osmotic fragility, consistent with the presence of target cells.
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A) Recombinant DNA technology B) Biotechnology C) Recombinant RNA technology D) Pharmacogenomics