Lead poisoning is most likely to cause

A) damage to the brain and peripheral nerves.
B) inflammation and fibrosis in the lungs.
C) various cancers.
D) displacement of oxygen from hemoglobin.


Ans: A) damage to the brain and peripheral nerves.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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