Human Anatomy & Physiology (9th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321743261
ISBN 13: 978-0-32174-326-8

Chapter 24 - Nutrition, Metabolism, and Body Temperature Regulation - Review Questions - Critical Thinking and Clinical Application Questions - Page 952: 5

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This causes him to have a deficiency of vitamin C which is vital for collagen synthesis - which will result in deterioration in his gums or teeth.

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This causes him to have a deficiency of vitamin C which is vital for collagen synthesis - which will result in deterioration in his gums or teeth.
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