Possible effects of lead toxicity include

A. coronary heart disease and peripheral vascular disease.
B. anemia, nervous system damage, and reduced learning capacity in children.
C. cancers of the reproductive organs.
D. deformities of the skull, legs, and rib cage.


Answer: B

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