The story of Balkan endemic nephropathy indicated that

A. a terrorist can poison peoples' urinary systems by putting bacteria in the water supply.
B. drinking too much alcohol can strain the kidneys.
C. a toxin in food can damage kidneys and cause cancer in the urinary tract.
D. kidney disease only affects people in Croatia.


Answer: C

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