What pollutant poses an especially serious risk of developmental delay and brain damage in young children?
A) mercury
B) dioxin
C) lead
D) PCB
Answer: C
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Which type of sexual activity includes kissing, hugging, and touching but not coitus, fellatio or cunnilingus?
a. outercourse b. intercourse c. celibacy d. abstinence e. voyeurism
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A. Lack of vitamin B12 resulting in misuse of iron in the body B. A genetic disorder resulting in the inability to absorb urea from the gut C. An excessive breakdown of red blood cells D. Traumatic hemorrhage E. Heavy menstrual bleeding
Development of enlarged ("female") breasts in a male:
a. gynecomastia b. gynomastia c. gynacomastia