How do poisons typically act to harm the body?
A. By interfering with normal neurologic function
B. By causing a slowing of nearly all bodily functions
C. By changing the normal metabolism of cells or by destroying them
D. By causing burns and damage to either external or internal organs
Answer: C. By changing the normal metabolism of cells or by destroying them
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