Heavy calculus formers have higher levels of ________________ in their saliva,whereas light calculus formers have higher levels of _______________ secreted from their parotid.
A) Calcium phosphate; trace minerals such as magnesium, potassium, and zinc
B) Calcium carbonate; trace minerals such as magnesium, potassium, and zinc
C) Pyrophosphate; trace minerals such as magnesium, potassium, and zinc
D) Calcium phosphate; pyrophosphate
E) Pyrophosphate; calcium phosphate
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