Which of the following is a characteristic of lead exposure and health?
a. Absorption of lead is higher on an empty stomach.
b. Lead toxicity is most prevalent in children around the time of puberty.
c. Lead-induced anemia is similar to the anemia of vitamin B12 deficiency.
d. The symptoms of lead toxicity can be reversed by adding iron to the diet.
e. Lead exposure is extremely rare in the U.S..
ANS: A
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