Which heavy metal is found in the Earth's crust, has widespread industrial applications including battery manufacturing, and causes learning problems and lower I.Q. scores with high-level exposure in children?

a. mercury
b. selenium
c. lead
d. cadmium


D

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Passed by Oregon voters in 1994, the Death with Dignity Act permits the use of

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a. chlamydia b. herpes simplex virus c. genital warts d. HIV/AIDS e. hepatitis

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A. Muscle contraction B. Muscle pain C. Muscle stroke D. Muscle turmoil E. Muscle paralysis

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