Anatomy & Physiology
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Author: Marieb, Elaine N.
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Chapter 2, Problem 21MC
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To determine:
The lipid used as the basis of Vitamin D, sex hormones, and bile salts is
(a) Triglycerides
(b) Cholesterol
(c) Phospholipids
(d) Prostaglandin
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