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RODY.ELKHALIL

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Which statement concerning lead contamination is incorrect?
 a. A child's growing body absorbs up to four times the level of lead as an adult's body when exposed to the same concentration of lead.
  b. Lead exposure during pregnancy can lead to miscarriage, premature birth, and low birthweight.
  c. Lead exposure in children and adults can cause damage to the brain and central nervous system.
  d. By 1990, the number of lead exposures in the U.S. had dropped to 3 million.

Question 2

Damage caused by ionizing radiation is an example of:
 a. pathogens.
  b. teratogens.
  c. carcinogens.
  d. mutagens.


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kristenb95

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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RODY.ELKHALIL

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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