In addition to the four major elements, there are an additional ___ lesser elements that make up approximately 3.6% of the body's mass.
A)3
B)4
C)8
D)10
E)14

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The four major elements (oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen) make up 96.4% of the body's mass. The lesser elements include calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, sodium, chlorine, magnesium, and trace elements, which make up approximately 3.6% of the body's mass. Therefore, the best choice is C) 8.

In Addition to the Four Major Elements, There Are an Additional